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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.39, 4,029.91 and 1,661.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.39, 4,029.91 and 1,661.65 is: 2,292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.39 : 4,029.91 = 1,661.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.39/4,029.91 = 1,661.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.39x = 4,029.91 × 1,661.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.39x = 6,696,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,285.72/2,920.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.94

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