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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.57, 4,132.62 and 1,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.57, 4,132.62 and 1,668.60 is: 2,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.57 : 4,132.62 = 1,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.57/4,132.62 = 1,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.57x = 4,132.62 × 1,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.57x = 6,895,689.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895,689.73/2,994.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.73

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