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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.14, 3,670.71 and 1,673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.14, 3,670.71 and 1,673.66 is: 2,519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.14 : 3,670.71 = 1,673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.14/3,670.71 = 1,673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.14x = 3,670.71 × 1,673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.14x = 6,143,512.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143,512.13/2,438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,519.75

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