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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.31, 3,951.41 and 1,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.31, 3,951.41 and 1,668.27 is: 2,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.31 : 3,951.41 = 1,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.31/3,951.41 = 1,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.31x = 3,951.41 × 1,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.31x = 6,592,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,592,018.76/2,863.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.24

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