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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.32, 3,673.35 and 1,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.32, 3,673.35 and 1,753.73 is: 2,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.32 : 3,673.35 = 1,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.32/3,673.35 = 1,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.32x = 3,673.35 × 1,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.32x = 6,442,080.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,442,080.17/2,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.73

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