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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.76, 4,218.35 and 1,659.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.76, 4,218.35 and 1,659.51 is: 2,290.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.76 : 4,218.35 = 1,659.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.76/4,218.35 = 1,659.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.76x = 4,218.35 × 1,659.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.76x = 7,000,385.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,385.71/3,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.13

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