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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.54, 4,228.89 and 2,003.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.54, 4,228.89 and 2,003.93 is: 2,764.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.54 : 4,228.89 = 2,003.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.54/4,228.89 = 2,003.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.54x = 4,228.89 × 2,003.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.54x = 8,474,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474,399.54/3,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.41

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