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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.20, 4,010.04 and 2,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.20, 4,010.04 and 2,315.52 is: 3,196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.20 : 4,010.04 = 2,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.20/4,010.04 = 2,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.20x = 4,010.04 × 2,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.20x = 9,285,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,285,327.82/2,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.11

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