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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.23, 4,583.24 and 1,669.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.23, 4,583.24 and 1,669.49 is: 2,501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.23 : 4,583.24 = 1,669.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.23/4,583.24 = 1,669.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.23x = 4,583.24 × 1,669.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.23x = 7,651,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651,673.35/3,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.99

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