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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.44, 3,951.43 and 1,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.44, 3,951.43 and 1,668.54 is: 2,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.44 : 3,951.43 = 1,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.44/3,951.43 = 1,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.44x = 3,951.43 × 1,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.44x = 6,593,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,119.01/2,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.52

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