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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.73, 4,004.65 and 2,052.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.73, 4,004.65 and 2,052.86 is: 3,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.73 : 4,004.65 = 2,052.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.73/4,004.65 = 2,052.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.73x = 4,004.65 × 2,052.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.73x = 8,220,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,998.38/2,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.73

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