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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.82, 4,226.66 and 1,665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.82, 4,226.66 and 1,665.56 is: 2,298.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.82 : 4,226.66 = 1,665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.82/4,226.66 = 1,665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.82x = 4,226.66 × 1,665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.82x = 7,039,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,755.83/3,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.46

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