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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848.59, 3,930.12 and 1,668.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848.59, 3,930.12 and 1,668.83 is: 2,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848.59 : 3,930.12 = 1,668.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848.59/3,930.12 = 1,668.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848.59x = 3,930.12 × 1,668.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848.59x = 6,558,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,558,682.51/2,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.43

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