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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.38, 4,231.60 and 1,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.38, 4,231.60 and 1,669.13 is: 2,303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.38 : 4,231.60 = 1,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.38/4,231.60 = 1,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.38x = 4,231.60 × 1,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.38x = 7,063,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,065.18/3,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.39

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