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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.48, 4,122.28 and 1,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.48, 4,122.28 and 1,661.20 is: 2,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.48 : 4,122.28 = 1,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.48/4,122.28 = 1,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.48x = 4,122.28 × 1,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.48x = 6,847,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,847,931.54/2,987.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.21

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