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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.45, 3,333.33 and 1,973.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.45, 3,333.33 and 1,973.97 is: 2,721.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.45 : 3,333.33 = 1,973.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.45/3,333.33 = 1,973.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.45x = 3,333.33 × 1,973.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.45x = 6,579,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579,893.42/2,417.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,721.84

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