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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.74, 3,002.20 and 905.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.74, 3,002.20 and 905.02 is: 1,358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.74 : 3,002.20 = 905.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.74/3,002.20 = 905.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.74x = 3,002.20 × 905.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.74x = 2,717,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,051.04/2,000.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.02

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