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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.72, 2,624.05 and 1,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.72, 2,624.05 and 1,668.34 is: 2,297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.72 : 2,624.05 = 1,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.72/2,624.05 = 1,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.72x = 2,624.05 × 1,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.72x = 4,377,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,806.69/1,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.19

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