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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,852.91, 3,936.30 and 1,673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,852.91, 3,936.30 and 1,673.75 is: 2,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,852.91 : 3,936.30 = 1,673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,852.91/3,936.30 = 1,673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,852.91x = 3,936.30 × 1,673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,852.91x = 6,588,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,385.69/2,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.36

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