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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.94, 3,406.91 and 1,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.94, 3,406.91 and 1,670.64 is: 2,305.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.94 : 3,406.91 = 1,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.94/3,406.91 = 1,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.94x = 3,406.91 × 1,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.94x = 5,691,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,711.77/2,468.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.33

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