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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.66, 3,335.56 and 1,671.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.66, 3,335.56 and 1,671.35 is: 2,305.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.66 : 3,335.56 = 1,671.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.66/3,335.56 = 1,671.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.66x = 3,335.56 × 1,671.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.66x = 5,574,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,888.21/2,417.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.90

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