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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.21, 3,400.90 and 1,668.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.21, 3,400.90 and 1,668.25 is: 2,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.21 : 3,400.90 = 1,668.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.21/3,400.90 = 1,668.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.21x = 3,400.90 × 1,668.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.21x = 5,673,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,551.43/2,465.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.45

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