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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.16, 4,136.13 and 1,670.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.16, 4,136.13 and 1,670.89 is: 2,305.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.16 : 4,136.13 = 1,670.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.16/4,136.13 = 1,670.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.16x = 4,136.13 × 1,670.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.16x = 6,911,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,911,018.26/2,997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,305.86

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