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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,052.89, 4,579.64 and 1,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,052.89, 4,579.64 and 1,668.23 is: 2,502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,052.89 : 4,579.64 = 1,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,052.89/4,579.64 = 1,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,052.89x = 4,579.64 × 1,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,052.89x = 7,639,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,885.03/3,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.51

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