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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.38, 5,423.98 and 1,668.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.38, 5,423.98 and 1,668.94 is: 2,503.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.38 : 5,423.98 = 1,668.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.38/5,423.98 = 1,668.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.38x = 5,423.98 × 1,668.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.38x = 9,052,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052,297.18/3,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.83

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