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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.62, 4,582.31 and 1,668.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.62, 4,582.31 and 1,668.87 is: 2,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.62 : 4,582.31 = 1,668.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.62/4,582.31 = 1,668.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.62x = 4,582.31 × 1,668.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.62x = 7,647,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,647,271.35/3,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.06

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