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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,230.51, 4,846.34 and 1,670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,230.51, 4,846.34 and 1,670.09 is: 2,505.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,230.51 : 4,846.34 = 1,670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,230.51/4,846.34 = 1,670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,230.51x = 4,846.34 × 1,670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,230.51x = 8,093,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,093,803.91/3,230.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.43

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