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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.06, 4,039.36 and 1,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.06, 4,039.36 and 1,668.04 is: 2,301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.06 : 4,039.36 = 1,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.06/4,039.36 = 1,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.06x = 4,039.36 × 1,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.06x = 6,737,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,814.05/2,927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.91

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