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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,061.94, 4,225.42 and 1,664.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,061.94, 4,225.42 and 1,664.70 is: 2,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,061.94 : 4,225.42 = 1,664.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,061.94/4,225.42 = 1,664.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,061.94x = 4,225.42 × 1,664.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,061.94x = 7,034,056.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,034,056.67/3,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.25

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