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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.25, 4,651.35 and 1,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.25, 4,651.35 and 1,973 is: 2,722.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.25 : 4,651.35 = 1,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.25/4,651.35 = 1,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.25x = 4,651.35 × 1,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.25x = 9,177,113.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,113.55/3,370.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.98

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