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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.97, 3,683.53 and 1,675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.97, 3,683.53 and 1,675.03 is: 2,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.97 : 3,683.53 = 1,675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.97/3,683.53 = 1,675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.97x = 3,683.53 × 1,675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.97x = 6,170,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,170,018.93/2,456.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.23

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