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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.83, 3,333.35 and 1,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.83, 3,333.35 and 1,668.60 is: 2,302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.83 : 3,333.35 = 1,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.83/3,333.35 = 1,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.83x = 3,333.35 × 1,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.83x = 5,562,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,562,031.98/2,415.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.33

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