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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.26, 4,146.58 and 2,157.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.26, 4,146.58 and 2,157.19 is: 2,976.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.26 : 4,146.58 = 2,157.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.26/4,146.58 = 2,157.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.26x = 4,146.58 × 2,157.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.26x = 8,944,960.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944,960.91/3,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.43

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