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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.74, 4,019.13 and 1,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.74, 4,019.13 and 1,670.50 is: 2,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.74 : 4,019.13 = 1,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.74/4,019.13 = 1,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.74x = 4,019.13 × 1,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.74x = 6,713,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,956.67/2,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.03

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