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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,023.80, 3,031.26 and 1,673.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,023.80, 3,031.26 and 1,673.16 is: 2,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,023.80 : 3,031.26 = 1,673.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,023.80/3,031.26 = 1,673.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,023.80x = 3,031.26 × 1,673.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,023.80x = 5,071,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,782.98/2,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.07

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