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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.90, 4,132.97 and 1,668.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.90, 4,132.97 and 1,668.87 is: 2,303.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.90 : 4,132.97 = 1,668.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.90/4,132.97 = 1,668.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.90x = 4,132.97 × 1,668.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.90x = 6,897,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,393.82/2,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.04

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