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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.08, 4,134.58 and 1,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.08, 4,134.58 and 1,669.80 is: 2,304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.08 : 4,134.58 = 1,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.08/4,134.58 = 1,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.08x = 4,134.58 × 1,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.08x = 6,903,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903,921.68/2,996.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,304.32

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