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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.02, 4,001.97 and 1,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.02, 4,001.97 and 1,669.82 is: 2,502.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.02 : 4,001.97 = 1,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.02/4,001.97 = 1,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.02x = 4,001.97 × 1,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.02x = 6,682,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,585.81/2,670.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.83

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