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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.35, 4,125.39 and 1,663.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.35, 4,125.39 and 1,663.14 is: 2,295.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.35 : 4,125.39 = 1,663.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.35/4,125.39 = 1,663.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.35x = 4,125.39 × 1,663.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.35x = 6,861,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,101.12/2,989.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.18

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