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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.65, 4,571.72 and 1,659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.65, 4,571.72 and 1,659.93 is: 2,490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.65 : 4,571.72 = 1,659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.65/4,571.72 = 1,659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.65x = 4,571.72 × 1,659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.65x = 7,588,735.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,588,735.18/3,046.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.85

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