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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,421.67, 4,721.96 and 2,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,421.67, 4,721.96 and 2,005.75 is: 2,767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,421.67 : 4,721.96 = 2,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,421.67/4,721.96 = 2,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,421.67x = 4,721.96 × 2,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,421.67x = 9,471,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,471,071.27/3,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.97

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