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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.42, 4,146 and 2,010.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.42, 4,146 and 2,010.92 is: 2,774.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.42 : 4,146 = 2,010.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.42/4,146 = 2,010.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.42x = 4,146 × 2,010.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.42x = 8,337,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337,274.32/3,005.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.08

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