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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.94, 4,104.05 and 1,647.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.94, 4,104.05 and 1,647.67 is: 2,273.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.94 : 4,104.05 = 1,647.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.94/4,104.05 = 1,647.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.94x = 4,104.05 × 1,647.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.94x = 6,762,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,762,120.06/2,973.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,273.79

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