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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.78, 4,120.39 and 1,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.78, 4,120.39 and 1,659.51 is: 2,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.78 : 4,120.39 = 1,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.78/4,120.39 = 1,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.78x = 4,120.39 × 1,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.78x = 6,837,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,837,830.48/2,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.13

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