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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497.55, 3,742.16 and 1,676.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497.55, 3,742.16 and 1,676.03 is: 2,511.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497.55 : 3,742.16 = 1,676.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497.55/3,742.16 = 1,676.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497.55x = 3,742.16 × 1,676.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497.55x = 6,271,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,271,945.33/2,497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,511.24

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