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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.35, 3,950.27 and 1,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.35, 3,950.27 and 1,668.14 is: 2,301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.35 : 3,950.27 = 1,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.35/3,950.27 = 1,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.35x = 3,950.27 × 1,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.35x = 6,589,618.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,589,618.60/2,863.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.37

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