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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.65, 9,064.41 and 1,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.65, 9,064.41 and 1,660.05 is: 2,489.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.65 : 9,064.41 = 1,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.65/9,064.41 = 1,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.65x = 9,064.41 × 1,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.65x = 15,047,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,373.82/6,043.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.78

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