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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.04, 4,127.48 and 1,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.04, 4,127.48 and 1,664.72 is: 2,297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.04 : 4,127.48 = 1,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.04/4,127.48 = 1,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.04x = 4,127.48 × 1,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.04x = 6,871,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,098.51/2,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.23

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