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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.93, 4,218.59 and 1,659.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.93, 4,218.59 and 1,659.68 is: 2,290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.93 : 4,218.59 = 1,659.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.93/4,218.59 = 1,659.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.93x = 4,218.59 × 1,659.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.93x = 7,001,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001,501.15/3,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.37

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