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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.13, 4,145.85 and 2,059.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.13, 4,145.85 and 2,059.41 is: 2,841.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.13 : 4,145.85 = 2,059.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.13/4,145.85 = 2,059.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.13x = 4,145.85 × 2,059.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.13x = 8,538,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538,004.95/3,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.14

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