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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496, 3,741.89 and 1,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496, 3,741.89 and 1,671.75 is: 2,506.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496 : 3,741.89 = 1,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496/3,741.89 = 1,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496x = 3,741.89 × 1,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496x = 6,255,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255,496.25/2,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.21

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