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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.97, 3,457.59 and 1,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.97, 3,457.59 and 1,668.72 is: 2,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.97 : 3,457.59 = 1,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.97/3,457.59 = 1,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.97x = 3,457.59 × 1,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.97x = 5,769,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,749.58/2,507.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.57

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