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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.67, 4,229.88 and 2,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.67, 4,229.88 and 2,057.92 is: 2,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.67 : 4,229.88 = 2,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.67/4,229.88 = 2,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.67x = 4,229.88 × 2,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.67x = 8,704,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704,754.65/3,066.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.50

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