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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005, 2,767.65 and 1,509.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005, 2,767.65 and 1,509.07 is: 2,083.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005 : 2,767.65 = 1,509.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005/2,767.65 = 1,509.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005x = 2,767.65 × 1,509.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005x = 4,176,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,577.59/2,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.08

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