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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,895.33, 3,995.94 and 1,667.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,895.33, 3,995.94 and 1,667.46 is: 2,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,895.33 : 3,995.94 = 1,667.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,895.33/3,995.94 = 1,667.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,895.33x = 3,995.94 × 1,667.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,895.33x = 6,663,070.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,070.11/2,895.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.32

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