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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.79, 4,226.64 and 1,665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.79, 4,226.64 and 1,665.54 is: 2,298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.79 : 4,226.64 = 1,665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.79/4,226.64 = 1,665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.79x = 4,226.64 × 1,665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.79x = 7,039,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,637.99/3,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.44

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