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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.64, 4,568.04 and 2,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.64, 4,568.04 and 2,005.52 is: 3,007.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.64 : 4,568.04 = 2,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.64/4,568.04 = 2,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.64x = 4,568.04 × 2,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.64x = 9,161,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161,295.58/3,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.02

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