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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.59, 4,721.34 and 2,005.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.59, 4,721.34 and 2,005.51 is: 2,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.59 : 4,721.34 = 2,005.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.59/4,721.34 = 2,005.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.59x = 4,721.34 × 2,005.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.59x = 9,468,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,468,687.87/3,421.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.33

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