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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.08, 5,257.80 and 1,662.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.08, 5,257.80 and 1,662.80 is: 2,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.08 : 5,257.80 = 1,662.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.08/5,257.80 = 1,662.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.08x = 5,257.80 × 1,662.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.08x = 8,742,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,742,669.84/3,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.73

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