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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.23, 3,902.03 and 2,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.23, 3,902.03 and 2,016.22 is: 3,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.23 : 3,902.03 = 2,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.23/3,902.03 = 2,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.23x = 3,902.03 × 2,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.23x = 7,867,350.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,867,350.93/2,605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.83

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