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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.66, 4,765.23 and 2,005.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.66, 4,765.23 and 2,005.97 is: 3,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.66 : 4,765.23 = 2,005.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.66/4,765.23 = 2,005.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.66x = 4,765.23 × 2,005.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.66x = 9,558,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,558,884.60/3,179.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.26

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