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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.92, 3,519.74 and 1,668.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.92, 3,519.74 and 1,668.02 is: 2,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.92 : 3,519.74 = 1,668.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.92/3,519.74 = 1,668.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.92x = 3,519.74 × 1,668.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.92x = 5,870,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870,996.71/2,550.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.52

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