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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.68, 4,230.32 and 3,016.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.68, 4,230.32 and 3,016.60 is: 4,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.68 : 4,230.32 = 3,016.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.68/4,230.32 = 3,016.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.68x = 4,230.32 × 3,016.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.68x = 12,761,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761,183.31/3,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.67

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