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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.52, 4,222.12 and 1,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.52, 4,222.12 and 1,662.24 is: 2,293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.52 : 4,222.12 = 1,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.52/4,222.12 = 1,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.52x = 4,222.12 × 1,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.52x = 7,018,176.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,176.75/3,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.88

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