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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.84, 3,674.72 and 1,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.84, 3,674.72 and 1,670.24 is: 2,304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.84 : 3,674.72 = 1,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.84/3,674.72 = 1,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.84x = 3,674.72 × 1,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.84x = 6,137,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,664.33/2,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.07

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