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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.63, 4,219.55 and 1,660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.63, 4,219.55 and 1,660.38 is: 2,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.63 : 4,219.55 = 1,660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.63/4,219.55 = 1,660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.63x = 4,219.55 × 1,660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.63x = 7,006,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,056.43/3,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.34

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