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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.56, 4,222.14 and 1,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.56, 4,222.14 and 1,662.28 is: 2,293.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.56 : 4,222.14 = 1,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.56/4,222.14 = 1,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.56x = 4,222.14 × 1,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.56x = 7,018,378.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018,378.88/3,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.92

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