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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.13, 4,231.32 and 1,668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.13, 4,231.32 and 1,668.88 is: 2,303.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.13 : 4,231.32 = 1,668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.13/4,231.32 = 1,668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.13x = 4,231.32 × 1,668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.13x = 7,061,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,061,565.32/3,066.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.09

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