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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.98, 4,127.59 and 1,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.98, 4,127.59 and 1,664.67 is: 2,297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.98 : 4,127.59 = 1,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.98/4,127.59 = 1,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.98x = 4,127.59 × 1,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.98x = 6,871,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,075.25/2,990.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.27

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