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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.65, 4,029.46 and 1,660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.65, 4,029.46 and 1,660.91 is: 2,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.65 : 4,029.46 = 1,660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.65/4,029.46 = 1,660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.65x = 4,029.46 × 1,660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.65x = 6,692,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,546.11/2,919.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.25

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