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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.72, 4,124.40 and 1,662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.72, 4,124.40 and 1,662.54 is: 2,294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.72 : 4,124.40 = 1,662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.72/4,124.40 = 1,662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.72x = 4,124.40 × 1,662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.72x = 6,856,979.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856,979.98/2,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.29

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