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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.19, 3,536.96 and 1,668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.19, 3,536.96 and 1,668.29 is: 2,503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.19 : 3,536.96 = 1,668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.19/3,536.96 = 1,668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.19x = 3,536.96 × 1,668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.19x = 5,900,648.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,900,648.97/2,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.26

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