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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.62, 4,222.32 and 1,662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.62, 4,222.32 and 1,662.37 is: 2,294.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.62 : 4,222.32 = 1,662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.62/4,222.32 = 1,662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.62x = 4,222.32 × 1,662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.62x = 7,019,036.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,036.99/3,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.09

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