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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.96, 4,230.90 and 1,668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.96, 4,230.90 and 1,668.71 is: 2,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.96 : 4,230.90 = 1,668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.96/4,230.90 = 1,668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.96x = 4,230.90 × 1,668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.96x = 7,060,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060,155.72/3,065.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.75

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