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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.64, 4,120.32 and 1,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.64, 4,120.32 and 1,659.30 is: 2,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.64 : 4,120.32 = 1,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.64/4,120.32 = 1,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.64x = 4,120.32 × 1,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.64x = 6,836,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,836,846.98/2,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.91

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