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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.46, 4,121.31 and 1,660.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.46, 4,121.31 and 1,660.29 is: 2,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.46 : 4,121.31 = 1,660.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.46/4,121.31 = 1,660.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.46x = 4,121.31 × 1,660.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.46x = 6,842,560.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,560.55/2,986.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.20

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