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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.82, 4,584.42 and 1,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.82, 4,584.42 and 1,668.44 is: 2,503.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.82 : 4,584.42 = 1,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.82/4,584.42 = 1,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.82x = 4,584.42 × 1,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.82x = 7,648,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,648,829.70/3,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.04

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