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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.74, 6,451.52 and 1,668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.74, 6,451.52 and 1,668.34 is: 2,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.74 : 6,451.52 = 1,668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.74/6,451.52 = 1,668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.74x = 6,451.52 × 1,668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.74x = 10,763,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763,328.88/4,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.09

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