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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.07, 3,377.21 and 2,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.07, 3,377.21 and 2,005.95 is: 3,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.07 : 3,377.21 = 2,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.07/3,377.21 = 2,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.07x = 3,377.21 × 2,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.07x = 6,774,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,774,504.37/2,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.47

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