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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.63, 4,570.89 and 2,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.63, 4,570.89 and 2,005.75 is: 3,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.63 : 4,570.89 = 2,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.63/4,570.89 = 2,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.63x = 4,570.89 × 2,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.63x = 9,168,062.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,168,062.62/3,043.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.21

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