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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,088.93, 4,262.70 and 1,672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,088.93, 4,262.70 and 1,672.62 is: 2,308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,088.93 : 4,262.70 = 1,672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,088.93/4,262.70 = 1,672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,088.93x = 4,262.70 × 1,672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,088.93x = 7,129,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129,877.27/3,088.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.20

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