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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.15, 4,147.33 and 1,660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.15, 4,147.33 and 1,660.87 is: 2,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.15 : 4,147.33 = 1,660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.15/4,147.33 = 1,660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.15x = 4,147.33 × 1,660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.15x = 6,888,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888,157.96/3,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.12

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