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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.98, 4,224.19 and 1,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.98, 4,224.19 and 1,663.76 is: 2,296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.98 : 4,224.19 = 1,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.98/4,224.19 = 1,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.98x = 4,224.19 × 1,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.98x = 7,028,013.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028,013.07/3,060.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.00

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