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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.87, 4,132.81 and 1,668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.87, 4,132.81 and 1,668.54 is: 2,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.87 : 4,132.81 = 1,668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.87/4,132.81 = 1,668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.87x = 4,132.81 × 1,668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.87x = 6,895,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895,758.80/2,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.52

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