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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,130.40, 4,695.60 and 1,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,130.40, 4,695.60 and 1,668.80 is: 2,503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,130.40 : 4,695.60 = 1,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,130.40/4,695.60 = 1,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,130.40x = 4,695.60 × 1,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,130.40x = 7,836,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,836,017.28/3,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.20

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