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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.68, 3,804.52 and 1,671.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.68, 3,804.52 and 1,671.36 is: 2,503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.68 : 3,804.52 = 1,671.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.68/3,804.52 = 1,671.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.68x = 3,804.52 × 1,671.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.68x = 6,358,722.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,722.55/2,539.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.75

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