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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.72, 4,223.84 and 1,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.72, 4,223.84 and 1,663.48 is: 2,295.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.72 : 4,223.84 = 1,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.72/4,223.84 = 1,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.72x = 4,223.84 × 1,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.72x = 7,026,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,273.36/3,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.63

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