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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,545.83, 5,317.66 and 2,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,545.83, 5,317.66 and 2,005.75 is: 3,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,545.83 : 5,317.66 = 2,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,545.83/5,317.66 = 2,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,545.83x = 5,317.66 × 2,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,545.83x = 10,665,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,665,896.55/3,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.01

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