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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.10, 3,822.07 and 1,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.10, 3,822.07 and 1,670.52 is: 2,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.10 : 3,822.07 = 1,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.10/3,822.07 = 1,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.10x = 3,822.07 × 1,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.10x = 6,384,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384,844.38/2,549.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.74

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