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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.02, 3,005.02 and 1,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.02, 3,005.02 and 1,274.80 is: 1,910.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.02 : 3,005.02 = 1,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.02/3,005.02 = 1,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.02x = 3,005.02 × 1,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.02x = 3,830,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,799.50/2,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.60

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