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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,549.92, 3,518.34 and 1,667.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,549.92, 3,518.34 and 1,667.02 is: 2,300.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,549.92 : 3,518.34 = 1,667.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,549.92/3,518.34 = 1,667.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,549.92x = 3,518.34 × 1,667.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,549.92x = 5,865,143.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,143.15/2,549.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.13

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