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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.88, 4,230.84 and 1,668.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.88, 4,230.84 and 1,668.60 is: 2,302.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.88 : 4,230.84 = 1,668.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.88/4,230.84 = 1,668.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.88x = 4,230.84 × 1,668.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.88x = 7,059,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,059,579.62/3,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.63

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