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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.84, 2,307.36 and 973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.84, 2,307.36 and 973.20 is: 1,343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.84 : 2,307.36 = 973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.84/2,307.36 = 973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.84x = 2,307.36 × 973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.84x = 2,245,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,522.75/1,671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.14

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