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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,054.63, 4,581.68 and 1,668.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,054.63, 4,581.68 and 1,668.59 is: 2,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,054.63 : 4,581.68 = 1,668.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,054.63/4,581.68 = 1,668.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,054.63x = 4,581.68 × 1,668.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,054.63x = 7,644,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,914.18/3,054.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.73

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