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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,449.21, 5,172.98 and 1,668.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,449.21, 5,172.98 and 1,668.53 is: 2,502.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,449.21 : 5,172.98 = 1,668.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,449.21/5,172.98 = 1,668.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,449.21x = 5,172.98 × 1,668.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,449.21x = 8,631,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631,289.42/3,449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.39

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