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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.77, 4,226.62 and 1,665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.77, 4,226.62 and 1,665.52 is: 2,298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.77 : 4,226.62 = 1,665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.77/4,226.62 = 1,665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.77x = 4,226.62 × 1,665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.77x = 7,039,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,520.14/3,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.42

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