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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,380.61, 4,667.31 and 2,205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,380.61, 4,667.31 and 2,205.03 is: 3,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,380.61 : 4,667.31 = 2,205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,380.61/4,667.31 = 2,205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,380.61x = 4,667.31 × 2,205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,380.61x = 10,291,558.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,291,558.57/3,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.29

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