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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.24, 4,133.22 and 1,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.24, 4,133.22 and 1,669.24 is: 2,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.24 : 4,133.22 = 1,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.24/4,133.22 = 1,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.24x = 4,133.22 × 1,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.24x = 6,899,336.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,336.15/2,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.43

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