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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.67, 4,133.90 and 1,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.67, 4,133.90 and 1,669.20 is: 2,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.67 : 4,133.90 = 1,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.67/4,133.90 = 1,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.67x = 4,133.90 × 1,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.67x = 6,900,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900,305.88/2,995.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.43

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