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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.97, 4,133.94 and 1,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.97, 4,133.94 and 1,669.64 is: 2,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.97 : 4,133.94 = 1,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.97/4,133.94 = 1,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.97x = 4,133.94 × 1,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.97x = 6,902,170.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,902,170.91/2,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.82

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