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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.24, 3,228.19 and 1,668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.24, 3,228.19 and 1,668.19 is: 2,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.24 : 3,228.19 = 1,668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.24/3,228.19 = 1,668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.24x = 3,228.19 × 1,668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.24x = 5,385,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,385,225.94/2,340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.15

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