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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.93, 2,307.47 and 973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.93, 2,307.47 and 973.17 is: 1,343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.93 : 2,307.47 = 973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.93/2,307.47 = 973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.93x = 2,307.47 × 973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.93x = 2,245,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,555.71/1,671.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.09

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