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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.96, 3,369.12 and 1,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.96, 3,369.12 and 1,668 is: 2,503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.96 : 3,369.12 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.96/3,369.12 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.96x = 3,369.12 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.96x = 5,619,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,619,692.16/2,244.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.25

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