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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965.70, 4,445.91 and 1,664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965.70, 4,445.91 and 1,664.43 is: 2,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965.70 : 4,445.91 = 1,664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965.70/4,445.91 = 1,664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965.70x = 4,445.91 × 1,664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965.70x = 7,399,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,399,905.98/2,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.17

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