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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.29, 4,120.19 and 1,659.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.29, 4,120.19 and 1,659.42 is: 2,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.29 : 4,120.19 = 1,659.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.29/4,120.19 = 1,659.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.29x = 4,120.19 × 1,659.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.29x = 6,837,125.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,125.69/2,985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.27

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