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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.82, 9,079.45 and 1,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.82, 9,079.45 and 1,670.60 is: 2,505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.82 : 9,079.45 = 1,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.82/9,079.45 = 1,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.82x = 9,079.45 × 1,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.82x = 15,168,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,168,147.69/6,052.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.97

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