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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.84, 4,501.56 and 1,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.84, 4,501.56 and 1,442.96 is: 2,160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.84 : 4,501.56 = 1,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.84/4,501.56 = 1,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.84x = 4,501.56 × 1,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.84x = 6,495,571.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495,571.02/3,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.98

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