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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.90, 2,995.61 and 1,671.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.90, 2,995.61 and 1,671.44 is: 2,307.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.90 : 2,995.61 = 1,671.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.90/2,995.61 = 1,671.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.90x = 2,995.61 × 1,671.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.90x = 5,006,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,981.51/2,169.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.47

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