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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,043.18, 2,823.42 and 1,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,043.18, 2,823.42 and 1,670.02 is: 2,307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,043.18 : 2,823.42 = 1,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,043.18/2,823.42 = 1,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,043.18x = 2,823.42 × 1,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,043.18x = 4,715,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,167.87/2,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.76

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