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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.35, 4,126.68 and 1,664.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.35, 4,126.68 and 1,664.03 is: 2,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.35 : 4,126.68 = 1,664.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.35/4,126.68 = 1,664.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.35x = 4,126.68 × 1,664.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.35x = 6,866,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,890.37/2,990.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.35

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