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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.35, 3,606.77 and 1,673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.35, 3,606.77 and 1,673.49 is: 2,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.35 : 3,606.77 = 1,673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.35/3,606.77 = 1,673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.35x = 3,606.77 × 1,673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.35x = 6,035,893.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,893.53/2,407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.28

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