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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.22, 4,217.63 and 1,658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.22, 4,217.63 and 1,658.97 is: 2,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.22 : 4,217.63 = 1,658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.22/4,217.63 = 1,658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.22x = 4,217.63 × 1,658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.22x = 6,996,921.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996,921.64/3,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.40

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