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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.68, 3,047.44 and 1,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.68, 3,047.44 and 1,668.76 is: 2,499.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.68 : 3,047.44 = 1,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.68/3,047.44 = 1,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.68x = 3,047.44 × 1,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.68x = 5,085,445.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085,445.97/2,034.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.38

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