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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.80, 3,001.20 and 905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.80, 3,001.20 and 905.20 is: 1,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.80 : 3,001.20 = 905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.80/3,001.20 = 905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.80x = 3,001.20 × 905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.80x = 2,716,686.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,686.24/2,000.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.80

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