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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.64, 4,223.69 and 1,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.64, 4,223.69 and 1,663.39 is: 2,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.64 : 4,223.69 = 1,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.64/4,223.69 = 1,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.64x = 4,223.69 × 1,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.64x = 7,025,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025,643.71/3,060.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.48

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