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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.23, 7,450.82 and 2,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.23, 7,450.82 and 2,005.12 is: 3,008.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.23 : 7,450.82 = 2,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.23/7,450.82 = 2,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.23x = 7,450.82 × 2,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.23x = 14,939,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939,795.01/4,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.88

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