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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.77, 4,263.86 and 1,673.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.77, 4,263.86 and 1,673.46 is: 2,309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.77 : 4,263.86 = 1,673.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.77/4,263.86 = 1,673.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.77x = 4,263.86 × 1,673.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.77x = 7,135,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,399.16/3,089.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.36

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