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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.44, 4,227.72 and 1,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.44, 4,227.72 and 1,666.16 is: 2,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.44 : 4,227.72 = 1,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.44/4,227.72 = 1,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.44x = 4,227.72 × 1,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.44x = 7,044,057.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,057.96/3,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.39

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