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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.16, 2,499.12 and 1,009.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.16, 2,499.12 and 1,009.68 is: 1,510.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.16 : 2,499.12 = 1,009.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.16/2,499.12 = 1,009.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.16x = 2,499.12 × 1,009.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.16x = 2,523,311.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,311.48/1,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.82

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