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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.38, 4,219.20 and 1,660.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.38, 4,219.20 and 1,660.13 is: 2,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.38 : 4,219.20 = 1,660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.38/4,219.20 = 1,660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.38x = 4,219.20 × 1,660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.38x = 7,004,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,420.50/3,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.99

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