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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.28, 4,651.47 and 1,973.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.28, 4,651.47 and 1,973.06 is: 2,723.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.28 : 4,651.47 = 1,973.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.28/4,651.47 = 1,973.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.28x = 4,651.47 × 1,973.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.28x = 9,177,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,629.40/3,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.11

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