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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.38, 4,012.29 and 1,665.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.38, 4,012.29 and 1,665.62 is: 2,298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.38 : 4,012.29 = 1,665.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.38/4,012.29 = 1,665.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.38x = 4,012.29 × 1,665.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.38x = 6,682,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,950.47/2,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.62

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