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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.97, 4,008.27 and 1,504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.97, 4,008.27 and 1,504.54 is: 2,255.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.97 : 4,008.27 = 1,504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.97/4,008.27 = 1,504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.97x = 4,008.27 × 1,504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.97x = 6,030,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,602.55/2,673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.30

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