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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.29, 4,133.28 and 1,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.29, 4,133.28 and 1,669.08 is: 2,303.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.29 : 4,133.28 = 1,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.29/4,133.28 = 1,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.29x = 4,133.28 × 1,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.29x = 6,898,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,898,774.98/2,995.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.21

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