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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.98, 4,130.34 and 1,666.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.98, 4,130.34 and 1,666.68 is: 2,300.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.98 : 4,130.34 = 1,666.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.98/4,130.34 = 1,666.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.98x = 4,130.34 × 1,666.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.98x = 6,883,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,955.07/2,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.03

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