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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.51, 4,216.50 and 1,658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.51, 4,216.50 and 1,658.26 is: 2,288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.51 : 4,216.50 = 1,658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.51/4,216.50 = 1,658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.51x = 4,216.50 × 1,658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.51x = 6,992,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,992,053.29/3,055.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,288.34

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