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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.02, 3,007.53 and 908.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.02, 3,007.53 and 908.10 is: 1,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.02 : 3,007.53 = 908.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.02/3,007.53 = 908.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.02x = 3,007.53 × 908.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.02x = 2,731,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,133.76/2,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.15

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