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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.38, 4,261.26 and 1,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.38, 4,261.26 and 1,669.38 is: 2,508.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.38 : 4,261.26 = 1,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.38/4,261.26 = 1,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.38x = 4,261.26 × 1,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.38x = 7,113,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,662.22/2,836.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.01

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