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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,390.09, 4,676.97 and 1,973.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,390.09, 4,676.97 and 1,973.57 is: 2,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,390.09 : 4,676.97 = 1,973.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,390.09/4,676.97 = 1,973.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,390.09x = 4,676.97 × 1,973.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,390.09x = 9,230,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,230,311.70/3,390.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.74

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