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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.59, 4,884.87 and 1,673.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.59, 4,884.87 and 1,673.43 is: 2,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.59 : 4,884.87 = 1,673.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.59/4,884.87 = 1,673.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.59x = 4,884.87 × 1,673.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.59x = 8,174,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,174,488.00/3,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,512.45

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