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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.62, 4,722.18 and 2,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.62, 4,722.18 and 2,005.23 is: 2,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.62 : 4,722.18 = 2,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.62/4,722.18 = 2,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.62x = 4,722.18 × 2,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.62x = 9,469,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469,057.00/3,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.42

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