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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.58, 4,226.46 and 1,665.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.58, 4,226.46 and 1,665.33 is: 2,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.58 : 4,226.46 = 1,665.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.58/4,226.46 = 1,665.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.58x = 4,226.46 × 1,665.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.58x = 7,038,450.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,450.63/3,062.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.21

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