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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.49, 4,217.96 and 1,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.49, 4,217.96 and 1,659.24 is: 2,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.49 : 4,217.96 = 1,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.49/4,217.96 = 1,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.49x = 4,217.96 × 1,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.49x = 6,998,599.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,998,599.65/3,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.75

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