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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.27, 4,133.18 and 1,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.27, 4,133.18 and 1,668.94 is: 2,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.27 : 4,133.18 = 1,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.27/4,133.18 = 1,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.27x = 4,133.18 × 1,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.27x = 6,898,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,023.27/2,995.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.97

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