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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.01, 2,768.28 and 1,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.01, 2,768.28 and 1,307.60 is: 1,805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.01 : 2,768.28 = 1,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.01/2,768.28 = 1,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.01x = 2,768.28 × 1,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.01x = 3,619,802.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,802.93/2,005.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.38

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