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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.47, 4,226.24 and 1,665.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.47, 4,226.24 and 1,665.22 is: 2,298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.47 : 4,226.24 = 1,665.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.47/4,226.24 = 1,665.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.47x = 4,226.24 × 1,665.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.47x = 7,037,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,619.37/3,062.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.02

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