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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.08, 4,133.25 and 1,668.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.08, 4,133.25 and 1,668.75 is: 2,302.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.08 : 4,133.25 = 1,668.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.08/4,133.25 = 1,668.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.08x = 4,133.25 × 1,668.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.08x = 6,897,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,897,360.94/2,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.90

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