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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.03, 4,127.56 and 1,664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.03, 4,127.56 and 1,664.71 is: 2,297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.03 : 4,127.56 = 1,664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.03/4,127.56 = 1,664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.03x = 4,127.56 × 1,664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.03x = 6,871,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,190.41/2,991.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.27

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