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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.68, 4,574.76 and 2,666.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.68, 4,574.76 and 2,666.24 is: 3,981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.68 : 4,574.76 = 2,666.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.68/4,574.76 = 2,666.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.68x = 4,574.76 × 2,666.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.68x = 12,197,408.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,197,408.10/3,063.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.29

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