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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.07, 5,282.70 and 1,671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.07, 5,282.70 and 1,671.19 is: 2,508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.07 : 5,282.70 = 1,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.07/5,282.70 = 1,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.07x = 5,282.70 × 1,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.07x = 8,828,395.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,828,395.41/3,520.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.02

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