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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.65, 4,572.94 and 1,664.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.65, 4,572.94 and 1,664.18 is: 2,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.65 : 4,572.94 = 1,664.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.65/4,572.94 = 1,664.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.65x = 4,572.94 × 1,664.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.65x = 7,610,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610,195.29/3,050.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.61

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