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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.92, 3,604.50 and 1,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.92, 3,604.50 and 1,670.52 is: 2,503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.92 : 3,604.50 = 1,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.92/3,604.50 = 1,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.92x = 3,604.50 × 1,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.92x = 6,021,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,389.34/2,404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.78

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