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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.67, 3,852.37 and 1,673.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.67, 3,852.37 and 1,673.22 is: 2,308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.67 : 3,852.37 = 1,673.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.67/3,852.37 = 1,673.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.67x = 3,852.37 × 1,673.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.67x = 6,445,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,445,879.07/2,791.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.97

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