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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.06, 4,350.15 and 1,668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.06, 4,350.15 and 1,668.15 is: 2,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.06 : 4,350.15 = 1,668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.06/4,350.15 = 1,668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.06x = 4,350.15 × 1,668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.06x = 7,256,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,702.72/2,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.40

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