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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.50, 3,233.10 and 1,668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.50, 3,233.10 and 1,668.50 is: 2,503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.50 : 3,233.10 = 1,668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.50/3,233.10 = 1,668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.50x = 3,233.10 × 1,668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.50x = 5,394,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,394,427.35/2,154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.80

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