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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.30, 3,002.85 and 905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.30, 3,002.85 and 905.10 is: 1,358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.30 : 3,002.85 = 905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.30/3,002.85 = 905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.30x = 3,002.85 × 905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.30x = 2,717,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,879.54/2,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.06

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