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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.63, 4,230.56 and 1,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.63, 4,230.56 and 1,668.38 is: 2,302.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.63 : 4,230.56 = 1,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.63/4,230.56 = 1,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.63x = 4,230.56 × 1,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.63x = 7,058,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,164.71/3,065.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.36

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