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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.38, 4,122.33 and 1,660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.38, 4,122.33 and 1,660.66 is: 2,291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.38 : 4,122.33 = 1,660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.38/4,122.33 = 1,660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.38x = 4,122.33 × 1,660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.38x = 6,845,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,845,788.54/2,987.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.57

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