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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.63, 2,959.63 and 1,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.63, 2,959.63 and 1,673.06 is: 2,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.63 : 2,959.63 = 1,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.63/2,959.63 = 1,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.63x = 2,959.63 × 1,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.63x = 4,951,617.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,617.23/2,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.85

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