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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.89, 4,128.93 and 1,665.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.89, 4,128.93 and 1,665.51 is: 2,298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.89 : 4,128.93 = 1,665.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.89/4,128.93 = 1,665.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.89x = 4,128.93 × 1,665.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.89x = 6,876,774.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876,774.20/2,991.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.47

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