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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.94, 3,550.50 and 1,676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.94, 3,550.50 and 1,676.70 is: 2,515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.94 : 3,550.50 = 1,676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.94/3,550.50 = 1,676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.94x = 3,550.50 × 1,676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.94x = 5,953,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,123.35/2,366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.11

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