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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.06, 4,129.11 and 1,665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.06, 4,129.11 and 1,665.90 is: 2,298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.06 : 4,129.11 = 1,665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.06/4,129.11 = 1,665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.06x = 4,129.11 × 1,665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.06x = 6,878,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,684.35/2,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.98

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