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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.20, 4,951.68 and 2,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.20, 4,951.68 and 2,005.44 is: 3,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.20 : 4,951.68 = 2,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.20/4,951.68 = 2,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.20x = 4,951.68 × 2,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.20x = 9,930,297.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,930,297.14/3,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.63

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