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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.71, 4,582.27 and 1,670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.71, 4,582.27 and 1,670.97 is: 2,502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.71 : 4,582.27 = 1,670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.71/4,582.27 = 1,670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.71x = 4,582.27 × 1,670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.71x = 7,656,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,656,835.70/3,059.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.47

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