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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.69, 3,927.85 and 1,668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.69, 3,927.85 and 1,668.74 is: 2,301.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.69 : 3,927.85 = 1,668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.69/3,927.85 = 1,668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.69x = 3,927.85 × 1,668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.69x = 6,554,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,536.60/2,847.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.70

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