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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.83, 4,570.38 and 1,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.83, 4,570.38 and 1,660.14 is: 2,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.83 : 4,570.38 = 1,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.83/4,570.38 = 1,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.83x = 4,570.38 × 1,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.83x = 7,587,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587,470.65/3,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.83

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