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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.83, 4,103.89 and 1,647.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.83, 4,103.89 and 1,647.53 is: 2,273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.83 : 4,103.89 = 1,647.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.83/4,103.89 = 1,647.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.83x = 4,103.89 × 1,647.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.83x = 6,761,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,761,257.25/2,973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.58

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