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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.45, 4,132.40 and 1,668.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.45, 4,132.40 and 1,668.26 is: 2,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.45 : 4,132.40 = 1,668.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.45/4,132.40 = 1,668.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.45x = 4,132.40 × 1,668.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.45x = 6,893,888.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,893,888.62/2,994.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.22

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