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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.71, 4,121.70 and 1,660.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.71, 4,121.70 and 1,660.47 is: 2,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.71 : 4,121.70 = 1,660.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.71/4,121.70 = 1,660.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.71x = 4,121.70 × 1,660.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.71x = 6,843,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,959.20/2,986.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.47

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