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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.87, 4,135.41 and 1,670.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.87, 4,135.41 and 1,670.55 is: 2,305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.87 : 4,135.41 = 1,670.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.87/4,135.41 = 1,670.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.87x = 4,135.41 × 1,670.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.87x = 6,908,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,388.50/2,996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.21

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