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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.64, 4,227.80 and 1,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.64, 4,227.80 and 1,666.40 is: 2,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.64 : 4,227.80 = 1,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.64/4,227.80 = 1,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.64x = 4,227.80 × 1,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.64x = 7,045,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,205.92/3,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.62

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