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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,058.98, 4,221.46 and 1,661.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,058.98, 4,221.46 and 1,661.72 is: 2,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,058.98 : 4,221.46 = 1,661.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,058.98/4,221.46 = 1,661.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,058.98x = 4,221.46 × 1,661.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,058.98x = 7,014,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,884.51/3,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.21

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