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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.46, 4,956.96 and 1,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.46, 4,956.96 and 1,660.16 is: 2,490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.46 : 4,956.96 = 1,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.46/4,956.96 = 1,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.46x = 4,956.96 × 1,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.46x = 8,229,346.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,229,346.71/3,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.38

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