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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.33, 4,070.65 and 1,691.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.33, 4,070.65 and 1,691.23 is: 2,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.33 : 4,070.65 = 1,691.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.33/4,070.65 = 1,691.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.33x = 4,070.65 × 1,691.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.33x = 6,884,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,397.34/2,949.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.22

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