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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.57, 3,929.36 and 1,668.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.57, 3,929.36 and 1,668.42 is: 2,302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.57 : 3,929.36 = 1,668.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.57/3,929.36 = 1,668.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.57x = 3,929.36 × 1,668.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.57x = 6,555,814.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,814.47/2,847.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.25

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