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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.89, 3,525.98 and 1,671.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.89, 3,525.98 and 1,671.18 is: 2,307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.89 : 3,525.98 = 1,671.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.89/3,525.98 = 1,671.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.89x = 3,525.98 × 1,671.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.89x = 5,892,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,538.90/2,553.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.28

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