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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.52, 4,159.83 and 1,670.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.52, 4,159.83 and 1,670.08 is: 2,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.52 : 4,159.83 = 1,670.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.52/4,159.83 = 1,670.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.52x = 4,159.83 × 1,670.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.52x = 6,947,240.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947,240.54/3,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.60

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