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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.34, 3,934.76 and 1,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.34, 3,934.76 and 1,672.62 is: 2,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.34 : 3,934.76 = 1,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.34/3,934.76 = 1,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.34x = 3,934.76 × 1,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.34x = 6,581,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,581,358.27/2,852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.35

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