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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.04, 2,307.60 and 973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.04, 2,307.60 and 973.40 is: 1,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.04 : 2,307.60 = 973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.04/2,307.60 = 973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.04x = 2,307.60 × 973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.04x = 2,246,217.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,217.84/1,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.40

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