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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.07, 4,002.21 and 2,019.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.07, 4,002.21 and 2,019.33 is: 2,781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.07 : 4,002.21 = 2,019.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.07/4,002.21 = 2,019.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.07x = 4,002.21 × 2,019.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.07x = 8,081,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,081,782.72/2,905.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.96

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