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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.61, 3,852.29 and 1,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.61, 3,852.29 and 1,673.16 is: 2,308.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.61 : 3,852.29 = 1,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.61/3,852.29 = 1,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.61x = 3,852.29 × 1,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.61x = 6,445,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,489.17/2,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.88

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