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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.27, 4,126.71 and 1,664.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.27, 4,126.71 and 1,664.11 is: 2,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.27 : 4,126.71 = 1,664.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.27/4,126.71 = 1,664.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.27x = 4,126.71 × 1,664.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.27x = 6,867,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,299.38/2,990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.55

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