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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234.97, 4,852.46 and 2,005.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234.97, 4,852.46 and 2,005.93 is: 3,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234.97 : 4,852.46 = 2,005.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234.97/4,852.46 = 2,005.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234.97x = 4,852.46 × 2,005.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234.97x = 9,733,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,733,694.88/3,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.90

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