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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.88, 4,219.89 and 1,660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.88, 4,219.89 and 1,660.63 is: 2,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.88 : 4,219.89 = 1,660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.88/4,219.89 = 1,660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.88x = 4,219.89 × 1,660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.88x = 7,007,675.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,007,675.93/3,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.68

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