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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.48, 2,490.82 and 1,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.48, 2,490.82 and 1,235.48 is: 1,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.48 : 2,490.82 = 1,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.48/2,490.82 = 1,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.48x = 2,490.82 × 1,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.48x = 3,077,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,358.29/1,667.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.51

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