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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.32, 2,917.56 and 1,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.32, 2,917.56 and 1,673.32 is: 2,309.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.32 : 2,917.56 = 1,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.32/2,917.56 = 1,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.32x = 2,917.56 × 1,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.32x = 4,882,011.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882,011.50/2,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.02

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