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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,051.05, 4,569.25 and 1,660.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,051.05, 4,569.25 and 1,660.93 is: 2,487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,051.05 : 4,569.25 = 1,660.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,051.05/4,569.25 = 1,660.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,051.05x = 4,569.25 × 1,660.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,051.05x = 7,589,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589,204.40/3,051.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.41

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