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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.55, 4,125.47 and 1,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.55, 4,125.47 and 1,663.29 is: 2,295.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.55 : 4,125.47 = 1,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.55/4,125.47 = 1,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.55x = 4,125.47 × 1,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.55x = 6,861,844.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,861,844.68/2,989.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.27

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