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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.32, 4,128.06 and 1,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.32, 4,128.06 and 1,665.02 is: 2,297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.32 : 4,128.06 = 1,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.32/4,128.06 = 1,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.32x = 4,128.06 × 1,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.32x = 6,873,281.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,281.82/2,991.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.75

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