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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.55, 4,135.31 and 1,670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.55, 4,135.31 and 1,670.33 is: 2,305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.55 : 4,135.31 = 1,670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.55/4,135.31 = 1,670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.55x = 4,135.31 × 1,670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.55x = 6,907,303.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,907,303.32/2,996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.09

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