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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,011.68, 4,155.96 and 1,667.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,011.68, 4,155.96 and 1,667.21 is: 2,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,011.68 : 4,155.96 = 1,667.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,011.68/4,155.96 = 1,667.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,011.68x = 4,155.96 × 1,667.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,011.68x = 6,928,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,928,849.74/3,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.66

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