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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.81, 4,127.37 and 1,664.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.81, 4,127.37 and 1,664.64 is: 2,297.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.81 : 4,127.37 = 1,664.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.81/4,127.37 = 1,664.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.81x = 4,127.37 × 1,664.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.81x = 6,870,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870,585.20/2,990.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.24

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