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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.40, 3,050.67 and 1,670.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.40, 3,050.67 and 1,670.90 is: 2,504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.40 : 3,050.67 = 1,670.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.40/3,050.67 = 1,670.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.40x = 3,050.67 × 1,670.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.40x = 5,097,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,364.50/2,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.36

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