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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.04, 3,007.52 and 908.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.04, 3,007.52 and 908.66 is: 1,362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.04 : 3,007.52 = 908.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.04/3,007.52 = 908.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.04x = 3,007.52 × 908.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.04x = 2,732,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,813.12/2,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.97

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