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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.36, 3,521.94 and 1,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.36, 3,521.94 and 1,668.27 is: 2,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.36 : 3,521.94 = 1,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.36/3,521.94 = 1,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.36x = 3,521.94 × 1,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.36x = 5,875,546.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,875,546.84/2,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.81

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