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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.99, 2,823.16 and 1,669.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.99, 2,823.16 and 1,669.84 is: 2,307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.99 : 2,823.16 = 1,669.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.99/2,823.16 = 1,669.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.99x = 2,823.16 × 1,669.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.99x = 4,714,225.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,225.49/2,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.51

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