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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.22, 4,126.48 and 1,663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.22, 4,126.48 and 1,663.93 is: 2,296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.22 : 4,126.48 = 1,663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.22/4,126.48 = 1,663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.22x = 4,126.48 × 1,663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.22x = 6,866,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,173.87/2,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.21

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