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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.22, 4,586.48 and 1,670.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.22, 4,586.48 and 1,670.66 is: 2,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.22 : 4,586.48 = 1,670.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.22/4,586.48 = 1,670.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.22x = 4,586.48 × 1,670.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.22x = 7,662,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,662,448.68/3,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.89

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