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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.40, 4,505.04 and 2,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.40, 4,505.04 and 2,031.60 is: 3,045.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.40 : 4,505.04 = 2,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.40/4,505.04 = 2,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.40x = 4,505.04 × 2,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.40x = 9,152,439.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152,439.26/3,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.33

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