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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,129.28, 4,316.67 and 2,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,129.28, 4,316.67 and 2,008.96 is: 2,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,129.28 : 4,316.67 = 2,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,129.28/4,316.67 = 2,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,129.28x = 4,316.67 × 2,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,129.28x = 8,672,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672,006.57/3,129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.25

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