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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.37, 4,122.54 and 1,661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.37, 4,122.54 and 1,661.15 is: 2,292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.37 : 4,122.54 = 1,661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.37/4,122.54 = 1,661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.37x = 4,122.54 × 1,661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.37x = 6,848,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,136.71/2,987.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.36

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