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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.26, 3,934.77 and 1,672.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.26, 3,934.77 and 1,672.35 is: 2,307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.26 : 3,934.77 = 1,672.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.26/3,934.77 = 1,672.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.26x = 3,934.77 × 1,672.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.26x = 6,580,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580,312.61/2,851.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.86

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