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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.64, 4,220.90 and 1,661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.64, 4,220.90 and 1,661.40 is: 2,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.64 : 4,220.90 = 1,661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.64/4,220.90 = 1,661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.64x = 4,220.90 × 1,661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.64x = 7,012,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,603.26/3,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.72

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