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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.70, 3,869.02 and 1,669.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.70, 3,869.02 and 1,669.37 is: 2,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.70 : 3,869.02 = 1,669.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.70/3,869.02 = 1,669.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.70x = 3,869.02 × 1,669.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.70x = 6,458,825.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458,825.92/2,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.68

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