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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.96, 4,228.28 and 1,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.96, 4,228.28 and 1,666.72 is: 2,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.96 : 4,228.28 = 1,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.96/4,228.28 = 1,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.96x = 4,228.28 × 1,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.96x = 7,047,358.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,358.84/3,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.08

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