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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.66, 3,755.21 and 1,670.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.66, 3,755.21 and 1,670.26 is: 2,506.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.66 : 3,755.21 = 1,670.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.66/3,755.21 = 1,670.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.66x = 3,755.21 × 1,670.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.66x = 6,272,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,177.05/2,502.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.20

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