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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.09, 4,127.67 and 1,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.09, 4,127.67 and 1,664.94 is: 2,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.09 : 4,127.67 = 1,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.09/4,127.67 = 1,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.09x = 4,127.67 × 1,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.09x = 6,872,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,322.89/2,991.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.60

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