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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.59, 4,103.25 and 1,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.59, 4,103.25 and 1,647.26 is: 2,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.59 : 4,103.25 = 1,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.59/4,103.25 = 1,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.59x = 4,103.25 × 1,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.59x = 6,759,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759,099.08/2,973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.05

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