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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.59, 4,133.88 and 1,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.59, 4,133.88 and 1,669.44 is: 2,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.59 : 4,133.88 = 1,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.59/4,133.88 = 1,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.59x = 4,133.88 × 1,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.59x = 6,901,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,264.63/2,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.81

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