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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.38, 4,217.83 and 1,659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.38, 4,217.83 and 1,659.14 is: 2,289.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.38 : 4,217.83 = 1,659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.38/4,217.83 = 1,659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.38x = 4,217.83 × 1,659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.38x = 6,997,970.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997,970.47/3,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.63

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