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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.07, 3,783.17 and 673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.07, 3,783.17 and 673.17 is: 1,009.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.07 : 3,783.17 = 673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.07/3,783.17 = 673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.07x = 3,783.17 × 673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.07x = 2,546,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,722.64/2,522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.78

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