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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.48, 9,066.82 and 1,661.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.48, 9,066.82 and 1,661.91 is: 2,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.48 : 9,066.82 = 1,661.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.48/9,066.82 = 1,661.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.48x = 9,066.82 × 1,661.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.48x = 15,068,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068,238.83/6,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.89

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