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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.18, 3,399.06 and 1,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.18, 3,399.06 and 1,669.69 is: 2,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.18 : 3,399.06 = 1,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.18/3,399.06 = 1,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.18x = 3,399.06 × 1,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.18x = 5,675,380.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,380.74/2,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.03

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