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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.97, 4,130.58 and 1,666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.97, 4,130.58 and 1,666.66 is: 2,300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.97 : 4,130.58 = 1,666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.97/4,130.58 = 1,666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.97x = 4,130.58 × 1,666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.97x = 6,884,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,884,264.13/2,992.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.15

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