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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.85, 3,617.40 and 1,671.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.85, 3,617.40 and 1,671.59 is: 2,508.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.85 : 3,617.40 = 1,671.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.85/3,617.40 = 1,671.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.85x = 3,617.40 × 1,671.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.85x = 6,046,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046,809.67/2,410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.17

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