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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.48, 4,128.20 and 1,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.48, 4,128.20 and 1,665.30 is: 2,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.48 : 4,128.20 = 1,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.48/4,128.20 = 1,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.48x = 4,128.20 × 1,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.48x = 6,874,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874,691.46/2,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.09

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