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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.24, 4,015.68 and 1,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.24, 4,015.68 and 1,668 is: 2,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.24 : 4,015.68 = 1,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.24/4,015.68 = 1,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.24x = 4,015.68 × 1,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.24x = 6,698,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,154.24/2,910.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.58

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