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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.88, 4,958.82 and 1,660.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.88, 4,958.82 and 1,660.77 is: 2,491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.88 : 4,958.82 = 1,660.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.88/4,958.82 = 1,660.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.88x = 4,958.82 × 1,660.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.88x = 8,235,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235,459.49/3,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.16

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