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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.69, 3,524.56 and 1,671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.69, 3,524.56 and 1,671.01 is: 2,305.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.69 : 3,524.56 = 1,671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.69/3,524.56 = 1,671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.69x = 3,524.56 × 1,671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.69x = 5,889,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,575.01/2,554.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.40

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