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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.93, 4,130.31 and 1,666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.93, 4,130.31 and 1,666.75 is: 2,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.93 : 4,130.31 = 1,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.93/4,130.31 = 1,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.93x = 4,130.31 × 1,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.93x = 6,884,194.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,194.19/2,992.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.15

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