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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.40, 4,119.60 and 1,659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.40, 4,119.60 and 1,659.03 is: 2,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.40 : 4,119.60 = 1,659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.40/4,119.60 = 1,659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.40x = 4,119.60 × 1,659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.40x = 6,834,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,539.99/2,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.32

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