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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,081.97, 4,253.12 and 1,665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,081.97, 4,253.12 and 1,665.66 is: 2,298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,081.97 : 4,253.12 = 1,665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,081.97/4,253.12 = 1,665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,081.97x = 4,253.12 × 1,665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,081.97x = 7,084,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,237.65/3,081.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.60

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