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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.36, 4,133.72 and 1,669.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.36, 4,133.72 and 1,669.07 is: 2,303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.36 : 4,133.72 = 1,669.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.36/4,133.72 = 1,669.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.36x = 4,133.72 × 1,669.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.36x = 6,899,447.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,447.37/2,995.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.38

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