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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.99, 4,135.97 and 1,670.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.99, 4,135.97 and 1,670.69 is: 2,305.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.99 : 4,135.97 = 1,670.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.99/4,135.97 = 1,670.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.99x = 4,135.97 × 1,670.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.99x = 6,909,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,909,923.72/2,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.62

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