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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.62, 4,548.93 and 1,673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.62, 4,548.93 and 1,673.26 is: 2,509.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.62 : 4,548.93 = 1,673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.62/4,548.93 = 1,673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.62x = 4,548.93 × 1,673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.62x = 7,611,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,611,542.61/3,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.89

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