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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.63, 4,139.72 and 1,673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.63, 4,139.72 and 1,673.75 is: 2,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.63 : 4,139.72 = 1,673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.63/4,139.72 = 1,673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.63x = 4,139.72 × 1,673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.63x = 6,928,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,856.35/2,999.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.90

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