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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.73, 4,219.68 and 1,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.73, 4,219.68 and 1,660.48 is: 2,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.73 : 4,219.68 = 1,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.73/4,219.68 = 1,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.73x = 4,219.68 × 1,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.73x = 7,006,683.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,006,683.70/3,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.47

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