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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.73, 4,012.40 and 1,606.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.73, 4,012.40 and 1,606.04 is: 2,410.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.73 : 4,012.40 = 1,606.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.73/4,012.40 = 1,606.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.73x = 4,012.40 × 1,606.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.73x = 6,444,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444,074.90/2,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.14

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