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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.32, 3,003.42 and 905.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.32, 3,003.42 and 905.88 is: 1,358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.32 : 3,003.42 = 905.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.32/3,003.42 = 905.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.32x = 3,003.42 × 905.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.32x = 2,720,738.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,738.11/2,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.80

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