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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.26, 3,929.24 and 1,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.26, 3,929.24 and 1,668.35 is: 2,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.26 : 3,929.24 = 1,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.26/3,929.24 = 1,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.26x = 3,929.24 × 1,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.26x = 6,555,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,347.55/2,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.34

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