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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.97, 4,029.51 and 1,661.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.97, 4,029.51 and 1,661.05 is: 2,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.97 : 4,029.51 = 1,661.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.97/4,029.51 = 1,661.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.97x = 4,029.51 × 1,661.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.97x = 6,693,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,217.59/2,919.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.22

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