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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,999.36, 4,139.26 and 2,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,999.36, 4,139.26 and 2,005.04 is: 2,767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,999.36 : 4,139.26 = 2,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,999.36/4,139.26 = 2,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,999.36x = 4,139.26 × 2,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,999.36x = 8,299,381.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,299,381.87/2,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.05

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