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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.26, 2,817.45 and 1,668.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.26, 2,817.45 and 1,668.83 is: 2,300.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.26 : 2,817.45 = 1,668.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.26/2,817.45 = 1,668.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.26x = 2,817.45 × 1,668.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.26x = 4,701,831.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,831.00/2,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.02

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