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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.56, 4,128.54 and 1,665.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.56, 4,128.54 and 1,665.35 is: 2,298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.56 : 4,128.54 = 1,665.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.56/4,128.54 = 1,665.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.56x = 4,128.54 × 1,665.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.56x = 6,875,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,452.68/2,991.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.29

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