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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.07, 4,309.16 and 2,005.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.07, 4,309.16 and 2,005.58 is: 2,765.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.07 : 4,309.16 = 2,005.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.07/4,309.16 = 2,005.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.07x = 4,309.16 × 2,005.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.07x = 8,642,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642,349.70/3,125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.49

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