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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.32, 4,228.80 and 2,004.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.32, 4,228.80 and 2,004.68 is: 2,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.32 : 4,228.80 = 2,004.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.32/4,228.80 = 2,004.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.32x = 4,228.80 × 2,004.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.32x = 8,477,390.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,477,390.78/3,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.68

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