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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.62, 4,064.46 and 1,671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.62, 4,064.46 and 1,671.16 is: 2,507.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.62 : 4,064.46 = 1,671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.62/4,064.46 = 1,671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.62x = 4,064.46 × 1,671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.62x = 6,792,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,792,362.97/2,708.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.68

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