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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.24, 4,017.06 and 1,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.24, 4,017.06 and 1,669 is: 2,302.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.24 : 4,017.06 = 1,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.24/4,017.06 = 1,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.24x = 4,017.06 × 1,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.24x = 6,704,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704,473.14/2,911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.96

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