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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.92, 4,223.98 and 1,663.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.92, 4,223.98 and 1,663.67 is: 2,295.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.92 : 4,223.98 = 1,663.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.92/4,223.98 = 1,663.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.92x = 4,223.98 × 1,663.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.92x = 7,027,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,308.81/3,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.82

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