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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,066.72, 4,229.28 and 2,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,066.72, 4,229.28 and 2,003.52 is: 2,763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,066.72 : 4,229.28 = 2,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,066.72/4,229.28 = 2,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,066.72x = 4,229.28 × 2,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,066.72x = 8,473,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473,447.07/3,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.03

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