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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671.67, 2,498.32 and 1,540.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671.67, 2,498.32 and 1,540.32 is: 2,302.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671.67 : 2,498.32 = 1,540.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671.67/2,498.32 = 1,540.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671.67x = 2,498.32 × 1,540.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671.67x = 3,848,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848,212.26/1,671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.02

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