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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.40, 4,507.29 and 2,037.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.40, 4,507.29 and 2,037.45 is: 3,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.40 : 4,507.29 = 2,037.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.40/4,507.29 = 2,037.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.40x = 4,507.29 × 2,037.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.40x = 9,183,378.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183,378.01/3,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.63

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