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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.46, 4,122.61 and 1,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.46, 4,122.61 and 1,661.14 is: 2,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.46 : 4,122.61 = 1,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.46/4,122.61 = 1,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.46x = 4,122.61 × 1,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.46x = 6,848,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,232.38/2,987.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.33

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