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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.58, 4,504.33 and 2,662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.58, 4,504.33 and 2,662.23 is: 3,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.58 : 4,504.33 = 2,662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.58/4,504.33 = 2,662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.58x = 4,504.33 × 2,662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.58x = 11,991,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,991,562.46/3,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.22

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