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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.58, 4,132.57 and 1,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.58, 4,132.57 and 1,668.38 is: 2,302.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.58 : 4,132.57 = 1,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.58/4,132.57 = 1,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.58x = 4,132.57 × 1,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.58x = 6,894,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894,692.97/2,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.39

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