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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.65, 4,035.55 and 1,665.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.65, 4,035.55 and 1,665.73 is: 2,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.65 : 4,035.55 = 1,665.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.65/4,035.55 = 1,665.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.65x = 4,035.55 × 1,665.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.65x = 6,722,128.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722,128.37/2,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.44

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