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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.32, 2,821.49 and 1,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.32, 2,821.49 and 1,673.10 is: 2,305.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.32 : 2,821.49 = 1,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.32/2,821.49 = 1,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.32x = 2,821.49 × 1,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.32x = 4,720,634.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,634.92/2,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.76

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