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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041, 3,061.50 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041, 3,061.50 and 673 is: 1,009.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041 : 3,061.50 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041/3,061.50 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041x = 3,061.50 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041x = 2,060,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,389.50/2,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.50

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