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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.62, 4,580.88 and 1,666.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.62, 4,580.88 and 1,666.39 is: 2,497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.62 : 4,580.88 = 1,666.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.62/4,580.88 = 1,666.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.62x = 4,580.88 × 1,666.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.62x = 7,633,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,532.62/3,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.38

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