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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.63, 4,133.84 and 1,669.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.63, 4,133.84 and 1,669.46 is: 2,303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.63 : 4,133.84 = 1,669.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.63/4,133.84 = 1,669.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.63x = 4,133.84 × 1,669.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.63x = 6,901,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,251.51/2,995.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.77

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