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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,391.06, 5,096.15 and 2,005.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,391.06, 5,096.15 and 2,005.05 is: 3,013.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,391.06 : 5,096.15 = 2,005.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,391.06/5,096.15 = 2,005.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,391.06x = 5,096.15 × 2,005.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,391.06x = 10,218,000.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218,000.05/3,391.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.22

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