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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.81, 4,124.86 and 1,662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.81, 4,124.86 and 1,662.84 is: 2,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.81 : 4,124.86 = 1,662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.81/4,124.86 = 1,662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.81x = 4,124.86 × 1,662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.81x = 6,858,978.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858,978.05/2,988.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.89

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