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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.35, 3,216.97 and 1,670.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.35, 3,216.97 and 1,670.05 is: 2,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.35 : 3,216.97 = 1,670.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.35/3,216.97 = 1,670.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.35x = 3,216.97 × 1,670.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.35x = 5,372,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,500.75/2,334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.50

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