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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.68, 3,524.82 and 1,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.68, 3,524.82 and 1,670.96 is: 2,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.68 : 3,524.82 = 1,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.68/3,524.82 = 1,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.68x = 3,524.82 × 1,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.68x = 5,889,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,833.23/2,556.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.70

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