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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.02, 3,870.56 and 1,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.02, 3,870.56 and 1,670.52 is: 2,305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.02 : 3,870.56 = 1,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.02/3,870.56 = 1,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.02x = 3,870.56 × 1,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.02x = 6,465,847.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,847.89/2,805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.10

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