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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.29, 4,035.61 and 1,665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.29, 4,035.61 and 1,665.31 is: 2,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.29 : 4,035.61 = 1,665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.29/4,035.61 = 1,665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.29x = 4,035.61 × 1,665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.29x = 6,720,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,720,541.69/2,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.18

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