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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.46, 4,355.95 and 1,668.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.46, 4,355.95 and 1,668.66 is: 2,503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.46 : 4,355.95 = 1,668.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.46/4,355.95 = 1,668.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.46x = 4,355.95 × 1,668.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.46x = 7,268,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,268,599.53/2,903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.43

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