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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.64, 4,220.92 and 1,661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.64, 4,220.92 and 1,661.38 is: 2,292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.64 : 4,220.92 = 1,661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.64/4,220.92 = 1,661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.64x = 4,220.92 × 1,661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.64x = 7,012,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012,552.07/3,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.70

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