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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.05, 2,005.85 and 1,302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.05, 2,005.85 and 1,302.01 is: 1,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.05 : 2,005.85 = 1,302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.05/2,005.85 = 1,302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.05x = 2,005.85 × 1,302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.05x = 2,611,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,635.00/1,346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.22

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