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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.44, 4,133.66 and 1,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.44, 4,133.66 and 1,669.29 is: 2,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.44 : 4,133.66 = 1,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.44/4,133.66 = 1,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.44x = 4,133.66 × 1,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.44x = 6,900,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,268.95/2,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.59

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