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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.05, 4,516.10 and 2,037.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.05, 4,516.10 and 2,037.91 is: 3,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.05 : 4,516.10 = 2,037.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.05/4,516.10 = 2,037.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.05x = 4,516.10 × 2,037.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.05x = 9,203,405.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203,405.35/3,005.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.65

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