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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,012.42, 4,156.76 and 1,667.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,012.42, 4,156.76 and 1,667.92 is: 2,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,012.42 : 4,156.76 = 1,667.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,012.42/4,156.76 = 1,667.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,012.42x = 4,156.76 × 1,667.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,012.42x = 6,933,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933,152.50/3,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.53

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