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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.48, 3,008.08 and 705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.48, 3,008.08 and 705.95 is: 1,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.48 : 3,008.08 = 705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.48/3,008.08 = 705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.48x = 3,008.08 × 705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.48x = 2,123,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,539.04/2,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.40

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