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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.79, 3,604.59 and 1,668.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.79, 3,604.59 and 1,668.33 is: 2,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.79 : 3,604.59 = 1,668.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.79/3,604.59 = 1,668.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.79x = 3,604.59 × 1,668.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.79x = 6,013,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,645.63/2,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.62

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