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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.63, 4,128.47 and 1,665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.63, 4,128.47 and 1,665.33 is: 2,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.63 : 4,128.47 = 1,665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.63/4,128.47 = 1,665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.63x = 4,128.47 × 1,665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.63x = 6,875,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875,282.22/2,991.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.17

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