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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.59, 4,698.92 and 1,670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.59, 4,698.92 and 1,670.77 is: 2,507.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.59 : 4,698.92 = 1,670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.59/4,698.92 = 1,670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.59x = 4,698.92 × 1,670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.59x = 7,850,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,850,807.00/3,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,507.77

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