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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.82, 4,230.81 and 1,668.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.82, 4,230.81 and 1,668.57 is: 2,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.82 : 4,230.81 = 1,668.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.82/4,230.81 = 1,668.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.82x = 4,230.81 × 1,668.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.82x = 7,059,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059,402.64/3,065.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.61

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