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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.61, 4,949.82 and 1,659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.61, 4,949.82 and 1,659.24 is: 2,487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.61 : 4,949.82 = 1,659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.61/4,949.82 = 1,659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.61x = 4,949.82 × 1,659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.61x = 8,212,939.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212,939.34/3,301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.56

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