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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.48, 4,120.13 and 1,659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.48, 4,120.13 and 1,659.31 is: 2,289.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.48 : 4,120.13 = 1,659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.48/4,120.13 = 1,659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.48x = 4,120.13 × 1,659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.48x = 6,836,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,566.76/2,985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.94

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