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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,904.78, 4,008.63 and 1,662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,904.78, 4,008.63 and 1,662.78 is: 2,294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,904.78 : 4,008.63 = 1,662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,904.78/4,008.63 = 1,662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,904.78x = 4,008.63 × 1,662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,904.78x = 6,665,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,469.79/2,904.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.66

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