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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.66, 3,608.37 and 1,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.66, 3,608.37 and 1,670.96 is: 2,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.66 : 3,608.37 = 1,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.66/3,608.37 = 1,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.66x = 3,608.37 × 1,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.66x = 6,029,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,423.89/2,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.13

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