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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.89, 4,132.94 and 1,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.89, 4,132.94 and 1,668.59 is: 2,302.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.89 : 4,132.94 = 1,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.89/4,132.94 = 1,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.89x = 4,132.94 × 1,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.89x = 6,896,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,165.86/2,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.64

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