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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.38, 4,228.74 and 2,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.38, 4,228.74 and 2,071.08 is: 2,855.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.38 : 4,228.74 = 2,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.38/4,228.74 = 2,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.38x = 4,228.74 × 2,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.38x = 8,758,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,758,059.06/3,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.22

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