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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.97, 3,389.27 and 1,671.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.97, 3,389.27 and 1,671.65 is: 2,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.97 : 3,389.27 = 1,671.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.97/3,389.27 = 1,671.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.97x = 3,389.27 × 1,671.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.97x = 5,665,647.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,647.89/2,458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.08

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