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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.59, 4,973.54 and 1,670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.59, 4,973.54 and 1,670.18 is: 2,505.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.59 : 4,973.54 = 1,670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.59/4,973.54 = 1,670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.59x = 4,973.54 × 1,670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.59x = 8,306,707.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,306,707.04/3,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.35

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