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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.91, 5,280.96 and 1,670.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.91, 5,280.96 and 1,670.04 is: 2,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.91 : 5,280.96 = 1,670.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.91/5,280.96 = 1,670.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.91x = 5,280.96 × 1,670.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.91x = 8,819,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,819,414.44/3,518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.29

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