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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.94, 4,132.89 and 1,668.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.94, 4,132.89 and 1,668.61 is: 2,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.94 : 4,132.89 = 1,668.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.94/4,132.89 = 1,668.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.94x = 4,132.89 × 1,668.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.94x = 6,896,160.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,160.92/2,994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.61

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