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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.63, 4,107.32 and 1,733.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.63, 4,107.32 and 1,733.87 is: 2,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.63 : 4,107.32 = 1,733.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.63/4,107.32 = 1,733.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.63x = 4,107.32 × 1,733.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.63x = 7,121,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121,550.26/2,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.29

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