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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.68, 4,226.52 and 1,665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.68, 4,226.52 and 1,665.43 is: 2,298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.68 : 4,226.52 = 1,665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.68/4,226.52 = 1,665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.68x = 4,226.52 × 1,665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.68x = 7,038,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038,973.20/3,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.31

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