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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.66, 4,224.91 and 2,057.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.66, 4,224.91 and 2,057.64 is: 2,837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.66 : 4,224.91 = 2,057.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.66/4,224.91 = 2,057.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.66x = 4,224.91 × 2,057.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.66x = 8,693,343.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,343.81/3,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.57

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