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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.88, 3,928.98 and 1,668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.88, 3,928.98 and 1,668.52 is: 2,301.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.88 : 3,928.98 = 1,668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.88/3,928.98 = 1,668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.88x = 3,928.98 × 1,668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.88x = 6,555,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,581.71/2,847.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.92

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