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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,083.42, 3,122.70 and 1,673.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,083.42, 3,122.70 and 1,673.02 is: 2,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,083.42 : 3,122.70 = 1,673.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,083.42/3,122.70 = 1,673.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,083.42x = 3,122.70 × 1,673.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,083.42x = 5,224,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224,339.55/2,083.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.58

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