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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.77, 4,103.46 and 1,647.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.77, 4,103.46 and 1,647.14 is: 2,272.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.77 : 4,103.46 = 1,647.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.77/4,103.46 = 1,647.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.77x = 4,103.46 × 1,647.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.77x = 6,758,973.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758,973.10/2,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,272.87

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