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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.78, 6,011.41 and 1,670.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.78, 6,011.41 and 1,670.29 is: 2,503.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.78 : 6,011.41 = 1,670.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.78/6,011.41 = 1,670.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.78x = 6,011.41 × 1,670.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.78x = 10,040,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,040,798.01/4,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.45

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