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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,672.44, 2,308.17 and 973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,672.44, 2,308.17 and 973.82 is: 1,343.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,672.44 : 2,308.17 = 973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,672.44/2,308.17 = 973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,672.44x = 2,308.17 × 973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,672.44x = 2,247,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,742.11/1,672.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.99

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