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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.28, 4,726.05 and 1,668.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.28, 4,726.05 and 1,668.49 is: 2,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.28 : 4,726.05 = 1,668.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.28/4,726.05 = 1,668.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.28x = 4,726.05 × 1,668.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.28x = 7,885,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,885,367.16/3,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.27

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