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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.54, 4,227.62 and 1,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.54, 4,227.62 and 1,666.28 is: 2,299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.54 : 4,227.62 = 1,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.54/4,227.62 = 1,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.54x = 4,227.62 × 1,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.54x = 7,044,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,398.65/3,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.43

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