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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.50, 4,220.73 and 1,661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.50, 4,220.73 and 1,661.28 is: 2,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.50 : 4,220.73 = 1,661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.50/4,220.73 = 1,661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.50x = 4,220.73 × 1,661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.50x = 7,011,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011,814.33/3,058.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.57

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