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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,002.51, 4,503.76 and 1,669.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,002.51, 4,503.76 and 1,669.16 is: 2,503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,002.51 : 4,503.76 = 1,669.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,002.51/4,503.76 = 1,669.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,002.51x = 4,503.76 × 1,669.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,002.51x = 7,517,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517,489.53/3,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.73

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