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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.92, 4,127.60 and 1,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.92, 4,127.60 and 1,664.80 is: 2,297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.92 : 4,127.60 = 1,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.92/4,127.60 = 1,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.92x = 4,127.60 × 1,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.92x = 6,871,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,628.48/2,990.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.50

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