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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.76, 4,149.38 and 2,332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.76, 4,149.38 and 2,332.04 is: 3,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.76 : 4,149.38 = 2,332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.76/4,149.38 = 2,332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.76x = 4,149.38 × 2,332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.76x = 9,676,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,515.44/3,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.33

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