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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.73, 4,222.49 and 1,662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.73, 4,222.49 and 1,662.48 is: 2,294.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.73 : 4,222.49 = 1,662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.73/4,222.49 = 1,662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.73x = 4,222.49 × 1,662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.73x = 7,019,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,019,796.86/3,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.25

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