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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.71, 3,930.23 and 1,669.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.71, 3,930.23 and 1,669.25 is: 2,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.71 : 3,930.23 = 1,669.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.71/3,930.23 = 1,669.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.71x = 3,930.23 × 1,669.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.71x = 6,560,536.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,560,536.43/2,847.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.79

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