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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.72, 4,030.81 and 1,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.72, 4,030.81 and 1,662.18 is: 2,293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.72 : 4,030.81 = 1,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.72/4,030.81 = 1,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.72x = 4,030.81 × 1,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.72x = 6,699,931.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,699,931.77/2,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.93

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