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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,673.83, 2,511.35 and 893.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,673.83, 2,511.35 and 893.01 is: 1,339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,673.83 : 2,511.35 = 893.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,673.83/2,511.35 = 893.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,673.83x = 2,511.35 × 893.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,673.83x = 2,242,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,660.66/1,673.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.84

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