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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.88, 4,128.82 and 1,665.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.88, 4,128.82 and 1,665.46 is: 2,298.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.88 : 4,128.82 = 1,665.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.88/4,128.82 = 1,665.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.88x = 4,128.82 × 1,665.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.88x = 6,876,384.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,384.56/2,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.35

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