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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,668.33, 2,306.67 and 1,388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,668.33, 2,306.67 and 1,388.46 is: 1,919.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,668.33 : 2,306.67 = 1,388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,668.33/2,306.67 = 1,388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,668.33x = 2,306.67 × 1,388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,668.33x = 3,202,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,719.03/1,668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.72

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