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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.70, 4,036.90 and 1,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.70, 4,036.90 and 1,666.68 is: 2,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.70 : 4,036.90 = 1,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.70/4,036.90 = 1,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.70x = 4,036.90 × 1,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.70x = 6,728,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,728,220.49/2,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.70

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