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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.55, 4,129.33 and 1,666.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.55, 4,129.33 and 1,666.07 is: 2,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.55 : 4,129.33 = 1,666.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.55/4,129.33 = 1,666.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.55x = 4,129.33 × 1,666.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.55x = 6,879,746.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879,746.63/2,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.96

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