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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.61, 4,361.69 and 1,672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.61, 4,361.69 and 1,672.63 is: 2,509.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.61 : 4,361.69 = 1,672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.61/4,361.69 = 1,672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.61x = 4,361.69 × 1,672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.61x = 7,295,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,295,493.54/2,907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.10

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