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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.89, 4,135.56 and 1,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.89, 4,135.56 and 1,670.56 is: 2,305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.89 : 4,135.56 = 1,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.89/4,135.56 = 1,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.89x = 4,135.56 × 1,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.89x = 6,908,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,908,701.11/2,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.29

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