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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.62, 3,852.17 and 1,672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.62, 3,852.17 and 1,672.54 is: 2,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.62 : 3,852.17 = 1,672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.62/3,852.17 = 1,672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.62x = 3,852.17 × 1,672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.62x = 6,442,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,908.41/2,791.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.95

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