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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.26, 4,121.04 and 1,659.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.26, 4,121.04 and 1,659.98 is: 2,290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.26 : 4,121.04 = 1,659.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.26/4,121.04 = 1,659.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.26x = 4,121.04 × 1,659.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.26x = 6,840,843.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840,843.98/2,986.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.77

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