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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.29, 4,127.88 and 1,665.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.29, 4,127.88 and 1,665.03 is: 2,297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.29 : 4,127.88 = 1,665.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.29/4,127.88 = 1,665.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.29x = 4,127.88 × 1,665.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.29x = 6,873,044.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,044.04/2,991.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.69

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