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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,805.99, 4,205.34 and 2,762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,805.99, 4,205.34 and 2,762.25 is: 4,139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,805.99 : 4,205.34 = 2,762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,805.99/4,205.34 = 2,762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,805.99x = 4,205.34 × 2,762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,805.99x = 11,616,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,616,200.42/2,805.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.79

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