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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.29, 4,150.61 and 2,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.29, 4,150.61 and 2,014.66 is: 2,782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.29 : 4,150.61 = 2,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.29/4,150.61 = 2,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.29x = 4,150.61 × 2,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.29x = 8,362,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,362,067.94/3,005.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.45

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