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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.08, 4,222.89 and 1,662.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.08, 4,222.89 and 1,662.83 is: 2,294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.08 : 4,222.89 = 1,662.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.08/4,222.89 = 1,662.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.08x = 4,222.89 × 1,662.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.08x = 7,021,927.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021,927.06/3,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.69

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