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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.08, 3,522.64 and 1,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.08, 3,522.64 and 1,670.16 is: 2,303.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.08 : 3,522.64 = 1,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.08/3,522.64 = 1,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.08x = 3,522.64 × 1,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.08x = 5,883,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,372.42/2,554.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.52

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