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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.62, 4,219.56 and 1,660.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.62, 4,219.56 and 1,660.37 is: 2,291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.62 : 4,219.56 = 1,660.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.62/4,219.56 = 1,660.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.62x = 4,219.56 × 1,660.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.62x = 7,006,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,009.74/3,057.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.33

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