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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.56, 4,219.32 and 1,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.56, 4,219.32 and 1,660.28 is: 2,291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.56 : 4,219.32 = 1,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.56/4,219.32 = 1,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.56x = 4,219.32 × 1,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.56x = 7,005,252.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,252.61/3,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.13

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