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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.37, 4,233.95 and 2,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.37, 4,233.95 and 2,005.24 is: 3,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.37 : 4,233.95 = 2,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.37/4,233.95 = 2,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.37x = 4,233.95 × 2,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.37x = 8,490,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490,085.90/2,825.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.95

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