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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.96, 3,005.36 and 705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.96, 3,005.36 and 705.76 is: 1,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.96 : 3,005.36 = 705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.96/3,005.36 = 705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.96x = 3,005.36 × 705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.96x = 2,121,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,062.87/2,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.91

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