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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,062.84, 4,226.72 and 1,665.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,062.84, 4,226.72 and 1,665.59 is: 2,298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,062.84 : 4,226.72 = 1,665.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,062.84/4,226.72 = 1,665.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,062.84x = 4,226.72 × 1,665.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,062.84x = 7,039,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,039,953.10/3,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.51

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