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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,905.33, 4,008.67 and 2,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,905.33, 4,008.67 and 2,065.73 is: 2,850.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,905.33 : 4,008.67 = 2,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,905.33/4,008.67 = 2,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,905.33x = 4,008.67 × 2,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,905.33x = 8,280,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280,804.67/2,905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.21

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