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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.36, 3,005.56 and 705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.36, 3,005.56 and 705.64 is: 1,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.36 : 3,005.56 = 705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.36/3,005.56 = 705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.36x = 3,005.56 × 705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.36x = 2,120,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,843.36/2,004.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.11

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