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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.08, 4,122.04 and 1,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.08, 4,122.04 and 1,660.74 is: 2,291.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.08 : 4,122.04 = 1,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.08/4,122.04 = 1,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.08x = 4,122.04 × 1,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.08x = 6,845,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,636.71/2,987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.75

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