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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.62, 4,844.55 and 2,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.62, 4,844.55 and 2,005.70 is: 3,001.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.62 : 4,844.55 = 2,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.62/4,844.55 = 2,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.62x = 4,844.55 × 2,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.62x = 9,716,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,716,713.94/3,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.19

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