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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.23, 4,581.74 and 1,668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.23, 4,581.74 and 1,668.49 is: 2,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.23 : 4,581.74 = 1,668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.23/4,581.74 = 1,668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.23x = 4,581.74 × 1,668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.23x = 7,644,580.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,580.09/3,057.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.49

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