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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.53, 4,133.43 and 1,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.53, 4,133.43 and 1,669.20 is: 2,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.53 : 4,133.43 = 1,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.53/4,133.43 = 1,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.53x = 4,133.43 × 1,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.53x = 6,899,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,521.36/2,995.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.27

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