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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,670.64, 2,504.58 and 1,488.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,670.64, 2,504.58 and 1,488.42 is: 2,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,670.64 : 2,504.58 = 1,488.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,670.64/2,504.58 = 1,488.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,670.64x = 2,504.58 × 1,488.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,670.64x = 3,727,866.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,866.96/1,670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.40

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