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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.18, 3,680.52 and 1,675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.18, 3,680.52 and 1,675.94 is: 2,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.18 : 3,680.52 = 1,675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.18/3,680.52 = 1,675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.18x = 3,680.52 × 1,675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.18x = 6,168,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,168,330.69/2,459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.29

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