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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.52, 4,227.72 and 1,666.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.52, 4,227.72 and 1,666.36 is: 2,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.52 : 4,227.72 = 1,666.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.52/4,227.72 = 1,666.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.52x = 4,227.72 × 1,666.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.52x = 7,044,903.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,903.50/3,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.61

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