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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.10, 9,064.98 and 1,660.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.10, 9,064.98 and 1,660.46 is: 2,490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.10 : 9,064.98 = 1,660.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.10/9,064.98 = 1,660.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.10x = 9,064.98 × 1,660.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.10x = 15,051,991.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,051,991.37/6,043.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.78

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