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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.43, 4,126.50 and 1,664.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.43, 4,126.50 and 1,664.01 is: 2,296.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.43 : 4,126.50 = 1,664.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.43/4,126.50 = 1,664.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.43x = 4,126.50 × 1,664.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.43x = 6,866,537.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866,537.27/2,990.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.17

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