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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.55, 4,845.13 and 1,670.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.55, 4,845.13 and 1,670.91 is: 2,505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.55 : 4,845.13 = 1,670.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.55/4,845.13 = 1,670.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.55x = 4,845.13 × 1,670.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.55x = 8,095,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095,767.81/3,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.23

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