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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.33, 4,145.97 and 1,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.33, 4,145.97 and 1,659.94 is: 2,290.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.33 : 4,145.97 = 1,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.33/4,145.97 = 1,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.33x = 4,145.97 × 1,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.33x = 6,882,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,061.44/3,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.71

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