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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.39, 4,265.99 and 1,673.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.39, 4,265.99 and 1,673.15 is: 2,510.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.39 : 4,265.99 = 1,673.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.39/4,265.99 = 1,673.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.39x = 4,265.99 × 1,673.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.39x = 7,137,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,611.47/2,843.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.25

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