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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.52, 4,587.71 and 1,670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.52, 4,587.71 and 1,670.98 is: 2,504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.52 : 4,587.71 = 1,670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.52/4,587.71 = 1,670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.52x = 4,587.71 × 1,670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.52x = 7,665,971.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,971.66/3,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.79

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