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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.60, 4,350.60 and 1,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.60, 4,350.60 and 1,668.40 is: 2,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.60 : 4,350.60 = 1,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.60/4,350.60 = 1,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.60x = 4,350.60 × 1,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.60x = 7,258,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,258,541.04/2,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.57

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