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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.82, 4,507.31 and 1,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.82, 4,507.31 and 1,949.92 is: 2,923.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.82 : 4,507.31 = 1,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.82/4,507.31 = 1,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.82x = 4,507.31 × 1,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.82x = 8,788,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788,887.52/3,005.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,923.96

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