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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.72, 4,130.51 and 673.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.72, 4,130.51 and 673.73 is: 1,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.72 : 4,130.51 = 673.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.72/4,130.51 = 673.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.72x = 4,130.51 × 673.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.72x = 2,782,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,848.50/2,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.58

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