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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.53, 4,132.44 and 1,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.53, 4,132.44 and 1,668.35 is: 2,302.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.53 : 4,132.44 = 1,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.53/4,132.44 = 1,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.53x = 4,132.44 × 1,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.53x = 6,894,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894,335.61/2,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.31

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