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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.08, 3,929.82 and 1,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.08, 3,929.82 and 1,668.44 is: 2,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.08 : 3,929.82 = 1,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.08/3,929.82 = 1,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.08x = 3,929.82 × 1,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.08x = 6,556,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,556,668.88/2,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.95

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