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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.75, 4,145.18 and 1,659.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.75, 4,145.18 and 1,659.35 is: 2,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.75 : 4,145.18 = 1,659.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.75/4,145.18 = 1,659.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.75x = 4,145.18 × 1,659.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.75x = 6,878,306.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,306.50/3,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.91

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