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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.30, 3,002.55 and 905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.30, 3,002.55 and 905.67 is: 1,358.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.30 : 3,002.55 = 905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.30/3,002.55 = 905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.30x = 3,002.55 × 905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.30x = 2,719,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,321.16/2,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.78

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