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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.98, 4,849.95 and 2,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.98, 4,849.95 and 2,005.70 is: 3,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.98 : 4,849.95 = 2,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.98/4,849.95 = 2,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.98x = 4,849.95 × 2,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.98x = 9,727,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,544.72/3,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.20

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