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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.42, 3,783.86 and 673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.42, 3,783.86 and 673.55 is: 1,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.42 : 3,783.86 = 673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.42/3,783.86 = 673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.42x = 3,783.86 × 673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.42x = 2,548,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,596.62/2,522.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.38

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