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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,317.54, 4,976.60 and 1,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,317.54, 4,976.60 and 1,673.04 is: 2,509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,317.54 : 4,976.60 = 1,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,317.54/4,976.60 = 1,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,317.54x = 4,976.60 × 1,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,317.54x = 8,326,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,326,050.86/3,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,509.71

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