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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.95, 4,690.49 and 1,670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.95, 4,690.49 and 1,670.79 is: 2,503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.95 : 4,690.49 = 1,670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.95/4,690.49 = 1,670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.95x = 4,690.49 × 1,670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.95x = 7,836,815.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836,815.43/3,130.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.02

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