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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,990.53, 2,983.35 and 1,664.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,990.53, 2,983.35 and 1,664.91 is: 2,495.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,990.53 : 2,983.35 = 1,664.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,990.53/2,983.35 = 1,664.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,990.53x = 2,983.35 × 1,664.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,990.53x = 4,967,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967,009.25/1,990.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.32

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