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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.40, 4,126.56 and 1,664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.40, 4,126.56 and 1,664.02 is: 2,296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.40 : 4,126.56 = 1,664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.40/4,126.56 = 1,664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.40x = 4,126.56 × 1,664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.40x = 6,866,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,678.37/2,990.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.24

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