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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.34, 4,216.37 and 1,658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.34, 4,216.37 and 1,658.09 is: 2,288.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.34 : 4,216.37 = 1,658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.34/4,216.37 = 1,658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.34x = 4,216.37 × 1,658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.34x = 6,991,091.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,991,091.56/3,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.16

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