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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.66, 4,145.10 and 1,659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.66, 4,145.10 and 1,659.32 is: 2,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.66 : 4,145.10 = 1,659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.66/4,145.10 = 1,659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.66x = 4,145.10 × 1,659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.66x = 6,878,047.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,047.33/3,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.89

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