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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.58, 4,126.80 and 1,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.58, 4,126.80 and 1,664.25 is: 2,296.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.58 : 4,126.80 = 1,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.58/4,126.80 = 1,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.58x = 4,126.80 × 1,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.58x = 6,868,026.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,026.90/2,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.55

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