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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.93, 5,277.94 and 1,671.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.93, 5,277.94 and 1,671.23 is: 2,506.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.93 : 5,277.94 = 1,671.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.93/5,277.94 = 1,671.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.93x = 5,277.94 × 1,671.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.93x = 8,820,660.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820,660.68/3,518.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.63

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