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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.58, 4,219.48 and 1,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.58, 4,219.48 and 1,660.34 is: 2,291.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.58 : 4,219.48 = 1,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.58/4,219.48 = 1,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.58x = 4,219.48 × 1,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.58x = 7,005,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005,771.42/3,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.28

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