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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.22, 4,149.12 and 2,062.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.22, 4,149.12 and 2,062.59 is: 2,847.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.22 : 4,149.12 = 2,062.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.22/4,149.12 = 2,062.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.22x = 4,149.12 × 2,062.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.22x = 8,557,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557,933.42/3,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.69

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