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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,057.99, 4,220.03 and 1,660.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,057.99, 4,220.03 and 1,660.74 is: 2,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,057.99 : 4,220.03 = 1,660.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,057.99/4,220.03 = 1,660.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,057.99x = 4,220.03 × 1,660.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,057.99x = 7,008,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,364.32/3,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.82

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