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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.30, 4,126.80 and 1,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.30, 4,126.80 and 1,664.24 is: 2,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.30 : 4,126.80 = 1,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.30/4,126.80 = 1,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.30x = 4,126.80 × 1,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.30x = 6,867,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867,985.63/2,990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.75

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