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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.59, 2,917.65 and 1,667.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.59, 2,917.65 and 1,667.64 is: 2,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.59 : 2,917.65 = 1,667.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.59/2,917.65 = 1,667.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.59x = 2,917.65 × 1,667.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.59x = 4,865,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,865,589.85/2,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.79

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