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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.39, 4,228.38 and 2,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.39, 4,228.38 and 2,001.32 is: 2,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.39 : 4,228.38 = 2,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.39/4,228.38 = 2,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.39x = 4,228.38 × 2,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.39x = 8,462,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462,336.49/3,063.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.40

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