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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.56, 4,129.30 and 1,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.56, 4,129.30 and 1,666.16 is: 2,299.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.56 : 4,129.30 = 1,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.56/4,129.30 = 1,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.56x = 4,129.30 × 1,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.56x = 6,880,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,880,074.49/2,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.06

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