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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.48, 4,015.56 and 1,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.48, 4,015.56 and 1,668.24 is: 2,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.48 : 4,015.56 = 1,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.48/4,015.56 = 1,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.48x = 4,015.56 × 1,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.48x = 6,698,917.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698,917.81/2,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.65

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