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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.91, 4,585.02 and 1,669.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.91, 4,585.02 and 1,669.31 is: 2,502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.91 : 4,585.02 = 1,669.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.91/4,585.02 = 1,669.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.91x = 4,585.02 × 1,669.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.91x = 7,653,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653,833.54/3,057.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.96

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