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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.67, 3,461.79 and 1,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.67, 3,461.79 and 1,669.77 is: 2,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.67 : 3,461.79 = 1,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.67/3,461.79 = 1,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.67x = 3,461.79 × 1,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.67x = 5,780,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,393.09/2,507.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.09

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