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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,668.59, 3,681.45 and 1,673.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,668.59, 3,681.45 and 1,673.37 is: 2,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,668.59 : 3,681.45 = 1,673.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,668.59/3,681.45 = 1,673.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,668.59x = 3,681.45 × 1,673.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,668.59x = 6,160,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160,427.99/2,668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.50

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