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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.74, 4,582.50 and 1,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.74, 4,582.50 and 1,670.10 is: 2,504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.74 : 4,582.50 = 1,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.74/4,582.50 = 1,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.74x = 4,582.50 × 1,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.74x = 7,653,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,233.25/3,055.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.54

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