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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989.72, 4,125.67 and 1,663.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989.72, 4,125.67 and 1,663.41 is: 2,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989.72 : 4,125.67 = 1,663.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989.72/4,125.67 = 1,663.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989.72x = 4,125.67 × 1,663.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989.72x = 6,862,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,862,680.73/2,989.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.43

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