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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.09, 4,147.02 and 2,122.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.09, 4,147.02 and 2,122.43 is: 2,928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.09 : 4,147.02 = 2,122.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.09/4,147.02 = 2,122.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.09x = 4,147.02 × 2,122.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.09x = 8,801,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,801,759.66/3,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,928.95

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