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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005, 3,007.74 and 850.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005, 3,007.74 and 850.12 is: 1,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005 : 3,007.74 = 850.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005/3,007.74 = 850.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005x = 3,007.74 × 850.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005x = 2,556,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,939.93/2,005
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.28

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