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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.80, 3,340.29 and 1,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.80, 3,340.29 and 1,667.80 is: 2,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.80 : 3,340.29 = 1,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.80/3,340.29 = 1,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.80x = 3,340.29 × 1,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.80x = 5,570,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,935.66/2,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.43

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