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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.84, 4,959.84 and 1,661.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.84, 4,959.84 and 1,661.54 is: 2,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.84 : 4,959.84 = 1,661.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.84/4,959.84 = 1,661.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.84x = 4,959.84 × 1,661.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.84x = 8,240,972.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240,972.55/3,305.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.85

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