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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.19, 3,677.52 and 1,670.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.19, 3,677.52 and 1,670.19 is: 2,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.19 : 3,677.52 = 1,670.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.19/3,677.52 = 1,670.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.19x = 3,677.52 × 1,670.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.19x = 6,142,157.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,142,157.13/2,663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.32

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