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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.90, 4,149.87 and 2,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.90, 4,149.87 and 2,063.06 is: 2,848.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.90 : 4,149.87 = 2,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.90/4,149.87 = 2,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.90x = 4,149.87 × 2,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.90x = 8,561,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561,430.80/3,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.21

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