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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.88, 4,064.96 and 1,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.88, 4,064.96 and 1,673 is: 2,512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.88 : 4,064.96 = 1,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.88/4,064.96 = 1,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.88x = 4,064.96 × 1,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.88x = 6,800,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800,678.08/2,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.37

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