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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.30, 3,489.98 and 1,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.30, 3,489.98 and 1,668.44 is: 2,503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.30 : 3,489.98 = 1,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.30/3,489.98 = 1,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.30x = 3,489.98 × 1,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.30x = 5,822,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,822.23/2,326.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.04

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