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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.51, 4,125.49 and 1,663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.51, 4,125.49 and 1,663.15 is: 2,295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.51 : 4,125.49 = 1,663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.51/4,125.49 = 1,663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.51x = 4,125.49 × 1,663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.51x = 6,861,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,308.69/2,989.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.13

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