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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.92, 4,121.91 and 1,642.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.92, 4,121.91 and 1,642.59 is: 2,266.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.92 : 4,121.91 = 1,642.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.92/4,121.91 = 1,642.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.92x = 4,121.91 × 1,642.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.92x = 6,770,608.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,770,608.15/2,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.75

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