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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.74, 4,225.50 and 2,001.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.74, 4,225.50 and 2,001.42 is: 2,760.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.74 : 4,225.50 = 2,001.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.74/4,225.50 = 2,001.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.74x = 4,225.50 × 2,001.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.74x = 8,457,000.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457,000.21/3,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.36

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