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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.65, 4,258.21 and 1,669.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.65, 4,258.21 and 1,669.33 is: 2,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.65 : 4,258.21 = 1,669.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.65/4,258.21 = 1,669.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.65x = 4,258.21 × 1,669.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.65x = 7,108,357.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,357.70/3,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.68

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