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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,005.93, 4,500.65 and 2,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,005.93, 4,500.65 and 2,017.37 is: 3,020.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,005.93 : 4,500.65 = 2,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,005.93/4,500.65 = 2,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,005.93x = 4,500.65 × 2,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,005.93x = 9,079,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079,492.59/3,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.52

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