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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.50, 4,651.71 and 1,973.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.50, 4,651.71 and 1,973.25 is: 2,723.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.50 : 4,651.71 = 1,973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.50/4,651.71 = 1,973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.50x = 4,651.71 × 1,973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.50x = 9,178,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178,986.76/3,370.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.33

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