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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.20, 4,507.80 and 1,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.20, 4,507.80 and 1,968.40 is: 2,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.20 : 4,507.80 = 1,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.20/4,507.80 = 1,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.20x = 4,507.80 × 1,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.20x = 8,873,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873,153.52/3,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,952.60

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