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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.51, 4,676.84 and 1,973.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.51, 4,676.84 and 1,973.43 is: 2,722.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.51 : 4,676.84 = 1,973.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.51/4,676.84 = 1,973.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.51x = 4,676.84 × 1,973.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.51x = 9,229,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229,406.49/3,389.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.93

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