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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.96, 3,934.26 and 1,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.96, 3,934.26 and 1,672.08 is: 2,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.96 : 3,934.26 = 1,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.96/3,934.26 = 1,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.96x = 3,934.26 × 1,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.96x = 6,578,397.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,397.46/2,850.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.43

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