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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.89, 4,121.92 and 1,660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.89, 4,121.92 and 1,660.58 is: 2,291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.89 : 4,121.92 = 1,660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.89/4,121.92 = 1,660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.89x = 4,121.92 × 1,660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.89x = 6,844,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844,788.68/2,986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.61

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