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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.50, 4,227.67 and 1,666.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.50, 4,227.67 and 1,666.25 is: 2,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.50 : 4,227.67 = 1,666.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.50/4,227.67 = 1,666.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.50x = 4,227.67 × 1,666.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.50x = 7,044,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,355.14/3,063.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.45

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