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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.42, 9,065.46 and 1,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.42, 9,065.46 and 1,660.76 is: 2,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.42 : 9,065.46 = 1,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.42/9,065.46 = 1,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.42x = 9,065.46 × 1,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.42x = 15,055,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,553.35/6,044.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.82

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