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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.60, 6,338.55 and 2,005.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.60, 6,338.55 and 2,005.13 is: 3,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.60 : 6,338.55 = 2,005.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.60/6,338.55 = 2,005.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.60x = 6,338.55 × 2,005.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.60x = 12,709,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,709,616.76/4,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.05

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