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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.47, 4,128.17 and 1,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.47, 4,128.17 and 1,665.16 is: 2,297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.47 : 4,128.17 = 1,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.47/4,128.17 = 1,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.47x = 4,128.17 × 1,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.47x = 6,874,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,059.39/2,991.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.89

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