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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.58, 3,217.28 and 1,670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.58, 3,217.28 and 1,670.27 is: 2,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.58 : 3,217.28 = 1,670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.58/3,217.28 = 1,670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.58x = 3,217.28 × 1,670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.58x = 5,373,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,725.96/2,334.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.80

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