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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.37, 2,307.93 and 1,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.37, 2,307.93 and 1,561.59 is: 2,153.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.37 : 2,307.93 = 1,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.37/2,307.93 = 1,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.37x = 2,307.93 × 1,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.37x = 3,604,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,040.41/1,673.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.76

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