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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.40, 3,049.17 and 1,669.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.40, 3,049.17 and 1,669.90 is: 2,502.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.40 : 3,049.17 = 1,669.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.40/3,049.17 = 1,669.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.40x = 3,049.17 × 1,669.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.40x = 5,091,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,808.98/2,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.86

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