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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.60, 4,506.24 and 2,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.60, 4,506.24 and 2,140.52 is: 3,209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.60 : 4,506.24 = 2,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.60/4,506.24 = 2,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.60x = 4,506.24 × 2,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.60x = 9,645,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,645,696.84/3,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,209.24

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