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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.93, 4,873.77 and 1,373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.93, 4,873.77 and 1,373.66 is: 2,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.93 : 4,873.77 = 1,373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.93/4,873.77 = 1,373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.93x = 4,873.77 × 1,373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.93x = 6,694,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694,896.81/3,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.28

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