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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.62, 4,121.07 and 1,660.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.62, 4,121.07 and 1,660.32 is: 2,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.62 : 4,121.07 = 1,660.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.62/4,121.07 = 1,660.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.62x = 4,121.07 × 1,660.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.62x = 6,842,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842,294.94/2,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.98

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