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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.98, 4,133.03 and 1,668.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.98, 4,133.03 and 1,668.74 is: 2,302.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.98 : 4,133.03 = 1,668.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.98/4,133.03 = 1,668.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.98x = 4,133.03 × 1,668.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.98x = 6,896,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,923.47/2,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.83

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