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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.86, 3,003.87 and 1,667.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.86, 3,003.87 and 1,667.58 is: 2,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.86 : 3,003.87 = 1,667.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.86/3,003.87 = 1,667.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.86x = 3,003.87 × 1,667.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.86x = 5,009,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,009,196.88/2,175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.17

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