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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.28, 4,126.18 and 1,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.28, 4,126.18 and 1,663.96 is: 2,296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.28 : 4,126.18 = 1,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.28/4,126.18 = 1,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.28x = 4,126.18 × 1,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.28x = 6,865,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,865,798.47/2,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.04

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