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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.30, 3,970.96 and 1,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.30, 3,970.96 and 1,672.06 is: 2,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.30 : 3,970.96 = 1,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.30/3,970.96 = 1,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.30x = 3,970.96 × 1,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.30x = 6,639,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,639,683.38/2,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.10

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