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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.57, 4,227.71 and 1,666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.57, 4,227.71 and 1,666.32 is: 2,299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.57 : 4,227.71 = 1,666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.57/4,227.71 = 1,666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.57x = 4,227.71 × 1,666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.57x = 7,044,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,044,721.89/3,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.51

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