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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.68, 4,008.84 and 1,748.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.68, 4,008.84 and 1,748.12 is: 2,621.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.68 : 4,008.84 = 1,748.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.68/4,008.84 = 1,748.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.68x = 4,008.84 × 1,748.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.68x = 7,007,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,933.38/2,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,621.08

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