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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.73, 4,003.97 and 1,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.73, 4,003.97 and 1,659.49 is: 2,289.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.73 : 4,003.97 = 1,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.73/4,003.97 = 1,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.73x = 4,003.97 × 1,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.73x = 6,644,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,644,539.88/2,901.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.85

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