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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,089.85, 4,263.97 and 1,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,089.85, 4,263.97 and 1,673.52 is: 2,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,089.85 : 4,263.97 = 1,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,089.85/4,263.97 = 1,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,089.85x = 4,263.97 × 1,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,089.85x = 7,135,839.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,135,839.07/3,089.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.45

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