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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.76, 4,482.16 and 1,673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.76, 4,482.16 and 1,673.48 is: 2,507.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.76 : 4,482.16 = 1,673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.76/4,482.16 = 1,673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.76x = 4,482.16 × 1,673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.76x = 7,500,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500,805.12/2,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.15

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