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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.01, 3,853.09 and 1,673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.01, 3,853.09 and 1,673.13 is: 2,308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.01 : 3,853.09 = 1,673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.01/3,853.09 = 1,673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.01x = 3,853.09 × 1,673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.01x = 6,446,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,720.47/2,792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.99

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