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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.26, 4,227.35 and 1,666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.26, 4,227.35 and 1,666.01 is: 2,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.26 : 4,227.35 = 1,666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.26/4,227.35 = 1,666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.26x = 4,227.35 × 1,666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.26x = 7,042,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,799.04/3,063.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.12

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