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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,059.75, 4,222.55 and 1,662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,059.75, 4,222.55 and 1,662.59 is: 2,294.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,059.75 : 4,222.55 = 1,662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,059.75/4,222.55 = 1,662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,059.75x = 4,222.55 × 1,662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,059.75x = 7,020,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,369.40/3,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.43

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