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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.72, 4,372 and 1,686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.72, 4,372 and 1,686.56 is: 2,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.72 : 4,372 = 1,686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.72/4,372 = 1,686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.72x = 4,372 × 1,686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.72x = 7,373,640.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,373,640.32/2,916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,528.06

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