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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.11, 3,012.12 and 1,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.11, 3,012.12 and 1,659.66 is: 2,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.11 : 3,012.12 = 1,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.11/3,012.12 = 1,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.11x = 3,012.12 × 1,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.11x = 4,999,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,083.78/2,004.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.42

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