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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.37, 3,731.31 and 1,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.37, 3,731.31 and 1,667.30 is: 2,503.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.37 : 3,731.31 = 1,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.37/3,731.31 = 1,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.37x = 3,731.31 × 1,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.37x = 6,221,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,221,213.16/2,485.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.13

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