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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.42, 3,678.76 and 1,671.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.42, 3,678.76 and 1,671.54 is: 2,307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.42 : 3,678.76 = 1,671.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.42/3,678.76 = 1,671.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.42x = 3,678.76 × 1,671.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.42x = 6,149,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,149,194.49/2,665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.03

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