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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.36, 3,000.90 and 905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.36, 3,000.90 and 905.24 is: 1,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.36 : 3,000.90 = 905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.36/3,000.90 = 905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.36x = 3,000.90 × 905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.36x = 2,716,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,534.72/2,000.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.02

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