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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.97, 4,586.22 and 1,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.97, 4,586.22 and 1,669.94 is: 2,505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.97 : 4,586.22 = 1,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.97/4,586.22 = 1,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.97x = 4,586.22 × 1,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.97x = 7,658,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658,689.30/3,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.32

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