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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,055.22, 4,578.98 and 1,665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,055.22, 4,578.98 and 1,665.66 is: 2,496.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,055.22 : 4,578.98 = 1,665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,055.22/4,578.98 = 1,665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,055.22x = 4,578.98 × 1,665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,055.22x = 7,627,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627,015.50/3,055.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.39

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