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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.77, 4,016.93 and 1,668.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.77, 4,016.93 and 1,668.77 is: 2,302.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.77 : 4,016.93 = 1,668.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.77/4,016.93 = 1,668.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.77x = 4,016.93 × 1,668.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.77x = 6,703,332.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703,332.28/2,910.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.94

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