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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,066, 5,611.08 and 2,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,066, 5,611.08 and 2,203 is: 3,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,066 : 5,611.08 = 2,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,066/5,611.08 = 2,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,066x = 5,611.08 × 2,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,066x = 12,361,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361,209.24/4,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.14

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