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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.20, 3,052.40 and 667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.20, 3,052.40 and 667.20 is: 1,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.20 : 3,052.40 = 667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.20/3,052.40 = 667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.20x = 3,052.40 × 667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.20x = 2,036,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,561.28/2,035.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.67

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