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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.14, 4,222.98 and 1,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.14, 4,222.98 and 1,662.92 is: 2,294.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.14 : 4,222.98 = 1,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.14/4,222.98 = 1,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.14x = 4,222.98 × 1,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.14x = 7,022,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022,477.90/3,060.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.82

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