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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.60, 4,227.84 and 1,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.60, 4,227.84 and 1,666.44 is: 2,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.60 : 4,227.84 = 1,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.60/4,227.84 = 1,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.60x = 4,227.84 × 1,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.60x = 7,045,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,441.69/3,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.73

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