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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.58, 4,135.29 and 1,670.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.58, 4,135.29 and 1,670.25 is: 2,304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.58 : 4,135.29 = 1,670.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.58/4,135.29 = 1,670.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.58x = 4,135.29 × 1,670.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.58x = 6,906,977.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906,977.37/2,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.95

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