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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.04, 9,064.98 and 1,660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.04, 9,064.98 and 1,660.50 is: 2,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.04 : 9,064.98 = 1,660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.04/9,064.98 = 1,660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.04x = 9,064.98 × 1,660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.04x = 15,052,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,052,399.29/6,044.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.45

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