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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.64, 3,801.82 and 1,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.64, 3,801.82 and 1,667.32 is: 2,499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.64 : 3,801.82 = 1,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.64/3,801.82 = 1,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.64x = 3,801.82 × 1,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.64x = 6,338,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,850.52/2,535.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.90

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