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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.74, 4,218.30 and 1,659.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.74, 4,218.30 and 1,659.49 is: 2,290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.74 : 4,218.30 = 1,659.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.74/4,218.30 = 1,659.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.74x = 4,218.30 × 1,659.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.74x = 7,000,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,226.67/3,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.10

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