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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867.62, 3,957.33 and 1,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867.62, 3,957.33 and 1,673.44 is: 2,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867.62 : 3,957.33 = 1,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867.62/3,957.33 = 1,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867.62x = 3,957.33 × 1,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867.62x = 6,622,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,622,354.32/2,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.36

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