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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.94, 3,519.40 and 1,667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.94, 3,519.40 and 1,667.26 is: 2,300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.94 : 3,519.40 = 1,667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.94/3,519.40 = 1,667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.94x = 3,519.40 × 1,667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.94x = 5,867,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,867,748.30/2,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.23

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