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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.90, 4,121.97 and 1,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.90, 4,121.97 and 1,660.62 is: 2,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.90 : 4,121.97 = 1,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.90/4,121.97 = 1,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.90x = 4,121.97 × 1,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.90x = 6,845,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,025.82/2,986.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.68

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