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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.48, 9,065.32 and 1,660.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.48, 9,065.32 and 1,660.91 is: 2,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.48 : 9,065.32 = 1,660.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.48/9,065.32 = 1,660.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.48x = 9,065.32 × 1,660.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.48x = 15,056,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056,680.64/6,043.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.39

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