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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.15, 4,129.69 and 673.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.15, 4,129.69 and 673.17 is: 1,009.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.15 : 4,129.69 = 673.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.15/4,129.69 = 673.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.15x = 4,129.69 × 673.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.15x = 2,779,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,993.74/2,753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.75

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