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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.26, 4,126.62 and 1,663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.26, 4,126.62 and 1,663.93 is: 2,296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.26 : 4,126.62 = 1,663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.26/4,126.62 = 1,663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.26x = 4,126.62 × 1,663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.26x = 6,866,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,406.82/2,990.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.26

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