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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.58, 4,218.09 and 1,659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.58, 4,218.09 and 1,659.34 is: 2,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.58 : 4,218.09 = 1,659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.58/4,218.09 = 1,659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.58x = 4,218.09 × 1,659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.58x = 6,999,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,245.46/3,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,289.89

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