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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.39, 4,059.50 and 1,666.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.39, 4,059.50 and 1,666.09 is: 2,298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.39 : 4,059.50 = 1,666.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.39/4,059.50 = 1,666.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.39x = 4,059.50 × 1,666.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.39x = 6,763,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,763,495.89/2,942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.64

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