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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.68, 4,218.24 and 1,659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.68, 4,218.24 and 1,659.43 is: 2,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.68 : 4,218.24 = 1,659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.68/4,218.24 = 1,659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.68x = 4,218.24 × 1,659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.68x = 6,999,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,999,874.00/3,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.03

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