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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.65, 4,122.66 and 1,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.65, 4,122.66 and 1,661.26 is: 2,292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.65 : 4,122.66 = 1,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.65/4,122.66 = 1,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.65x = 4,122.66 × 1,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.65x = 6,848,810.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848,810.15/2,987.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.37

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