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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.27, 4,227.36 and 1,666.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.27, 4,227.36 and 1,666.02 is: 2,299.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.27 : 4,227.36 = 1,666.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.27/4,227.36 = 1,666.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.27x = 4,227.36 × 1,666.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.27x = 7,042,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042,866.31/3,063.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.13

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