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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.72, 4,361.02 and 1,676.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.72, 4,361.02 and 1,676.20 is: 2,510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.72 : 4,361.02 = 1,676.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.72/4,361.02 = 1,676.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.72x = 4,361.02 × 1,676.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.72x = 7,309,941.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,309,941.72/2,911.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.52

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