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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.76, 4,128.48 and 1,665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.76, 4,128.48 and 1,665.58 is: 2,298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.76 : 4,128.48 = 1,665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.76/4,128.48 = 1,665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.76x = 4,128.48 × 1,665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.76x = 6,876,313.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,313.72/2,991.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.42

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