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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,420.08, 4,720.88 and 2,004.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,420.08, 4,720.88 and 2,004.22 is: 2,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,420.08 : 4,720.88 = 2,004.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,420.08/4,720.88 = 2,004.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,420.08x = 4,720.88 × 2,004.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,420.08x = 9,461,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461,682.11/3,420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.51

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