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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.62, 3,853.55 and 1,673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.62, 3,853.55 and 1,673.54 is: 2,309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.62 : 3,853.55 = 1,673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.62/3,853.55 = 1,673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.62x = 3,853.55 × 1,673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.62x = 6,449,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,449,070.07/2,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.33

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