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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.08, 4,017.22 and 1,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.08, 4,017.22 and 1,669 is: 2,303.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.08 : 4,017.22 = 1,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.08/4,017.22 = 1,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.08x = 4,017.22 × 1,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.08x = 6,704,740.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,740.18/2,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.18

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