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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,310.80, 4,961.70 and 1,668.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,310.80, 4,961.70 and 1,668.48 is: 2,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,310.80 : 4,961.70 = 1,668.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,310.80/4,961.70 = 1,668.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,310.80x = 4,961.70 × 1,668.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,310.80x = 8,278,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,278,497.22/3,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.45

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