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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,122.69, 4,309.67 and 2,003.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,122.69, 4,309.67 and 2,003.20 is: 2,764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,122.69 : 4,309.67 = 2,003.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,122.69/4,309.67 = 2,003.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,122.69x = 4,309.67 × 2,003.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,122.69x = 8,633,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,125.18/3,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.65

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