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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.45, 4,509.77 and 2,133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.45, 4,509.77 and 2,133.59 is: 3,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.45 : 4,509.77 = 2,133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.45/4,509.77 = 2,133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.45x = 4,509.77 × 2,133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.45x = 9,622,000.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,622,000.17/3,005.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.52

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