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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.32, 3,061.34 and 673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.32, 3,061.34 and 673 is: 1,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.32 : 3,061.34 = 673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.32/3,061.34 = 673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.32x = 3,061.34 × 673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.32x = 2,060,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,281.82/2,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.29

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