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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.74, 4,144.73 and 2,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.74, 4,144.73 and 2,062.91 is: 2,844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.74 : 4,144.73 = 2,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.74/4,144.73 = 2,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.74x = 4,144.73 × 2,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.74x = 8,550,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,204.96/3,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.63

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