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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,298.54, 3,170.64 and 1,668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,298.54, 3,170.64 and 1,668.33 is: 2,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,298.54 : 3,170.64 = 1,668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,298.54/3,170.64 = 1,668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,298.54x = 3,170.64 × 1,668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,298.54x = 5,289,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,673.83/2,298.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.32

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