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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.34, 3,934.94 and 1,673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.34, 3,934.94 and 1,673.10 is: 2,308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.34 : 3,934.94 = 1,673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.34/3,934.94 = 1,673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.34x = 3,934.94 × 1,673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.34x = 6,583,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,583,539.75/2,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.93

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