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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.99, 3,953.52 and 1,670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.99, 3,953.52 and 1,670.20 is: 2,304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.99 : 3,953.52 = 1,670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.99/3,953.52 = 1,670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.99x = 3,953.52 × 1,670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.99x = 6,603,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603,159.22/2,864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.77

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