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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.37, 3,273.42 and 1,673.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.37, 3,273.42 and 1,673.53 is: 2,308.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.37 : 3,273.42 = 1,673.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.37/3,273.42 = 1,673.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.37x = 3,273.42 × 1,673.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.37x = 5,478,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,166.57/2,373.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.18

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