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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.40, 4,495.95 and 2,599.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.40, 4,495.95 and 2,599.05 is: 3,888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.40 : 4,495.95 = 2,599.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.40/4,495.95 = 2,599.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.40x = 4,495.95 × 2,599.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.40x = 11,685,198.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,685,198.85/3,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.07

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