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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.55, 3,005.70 and 1,672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.55, 3,005.70 and 1,672.15 is: 2,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.55 : 3,005.70 = 1,672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.55/3,005.70 = 1,672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.55x = 3,005.70 × 1,672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.55x = 5,025,981.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,981.26/2,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.04

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