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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.94, 4,148.04 and 1,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.94, 4,148.04 and 1,661.54 is: 2,292.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.94 : 4,148.04 = 1,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.94/4,148.04 = 1,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.94x = 4,148.04 × 1,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.94x = 6,892,134.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,134.38/3,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.84

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