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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.56, 4,230.36 and 1,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.56, 4,230.36 and 1,668.28 is: 2,302.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.56 : 4,230.36 = 1,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.56/4,230.36 = 1,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.56x = 4,230.36 × 1,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.56x = 7,057,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057,424.98/3,065.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.17

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