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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.02, 3,008.43 and 1,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.02, 3,008.43 and 1,274.40 is: 1,912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.02 : 3,008.43 = 1,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.02/3,008.43 = 1,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.02x = 3,008.43 × 1,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.02x = 3,833,943.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,943.19/2,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.17

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