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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.94, 4,224.04 and 1,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.94, 4,224.04 and 1,663.70 is: 2,295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.94 : 4,224.04 = 1,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.94/4,224.04 = 1,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.94x = 4,224.04 × 1,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.94x = 7,027,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,535.35/3,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,295.87

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