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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.76, 4,147.56 and 1,959.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.76, 4,147.56 and 1,959.24 is: 2,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.76 : 4,147.56 = 1,959.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.76/4,147.56 = 1,959.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.76x = 4,147.56 × 1,959.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.76x = 8,126,065.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,126,065.45/3,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.50

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