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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.53, 4,046.59 and 1,673.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.53, 4,046.59 and 1,673.85 is: 2,309.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.53 : 4,046.59 = 1,673.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.53/4,046.59 = 1,673.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.53x = 4,046.59 × 1,673.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.53x = 6,773,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773,384.67/2,932.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.74

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