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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.14, 4,127.90 and 1,664.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.14, 4,127.90 and 1,664.93 is: 2,297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.14 : 4,127.90 = 1,664.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.14/4,127.90 = 1,664.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.14x = 4,127.90 × 1,664.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.14x = 6,872,664.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,664.55/2,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.67

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