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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.84, 4,223.93 and 1,663.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.84, 4,223.93 and 1,663.59 is: 2,295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.84 : 4,223.93 = 1,663.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.84/4,223.93 = 1,663.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.84x = 4,223.93 × 1,663.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.84x = 7,026,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,866.59/3,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.74

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