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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.36, 4,046.72 and 1,673.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.36, 4,046.72 and 1,673.39 is: 2,309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.36 : 4,046.72 = 1,673.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.36/4,046.72 = 1,673.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.36x = 4,046.72 × 1,673.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.36x = 6,771,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,771,732.67/2,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.31

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