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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.75, 4,134.12 and 1,669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.75, 4,134.12 and 1,669.42 is: 2,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.75 : 4,134.12 = 1,669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.75/4,134.12 = 1,669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.75x = 4,134.12 × 1,669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.75x = 6,901,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,901,581.52/2,995.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.79

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