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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.73, 4,120.31 and 1,659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.73, 4,120.31 and 1,659.43 is: 2,290.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.73 : 4,120.31 = 1,659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.73/4,120.31 = 1,659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.73x = 4,120.31 × 1,659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.73x = 6,837,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,359.87/2,985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.01

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