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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.16, 2,950.08 and 1,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.16, 2,950.08 and 1,664.12 is: 2,297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.16 : 2,950.08 = 1,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.16/2,950.08 = 1,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.16x = 2,950.08 × 1,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.16x = 4,909,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,287.13/2,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.11

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