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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014.66, 4,160.14 and 1,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014.66, 4,160.14 and 1,670.22 is: 2,304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014.66 : 4,160.14 = 1,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014.66/4,160.14 = 1,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014.66x = 4,160.14 × 1,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014.66x = 6,948,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,324.05/3,014.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.84

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