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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.07, 3,007.53 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.07, 3,007.53 and 706.50 is: 1,059.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.07 : 3,007.53 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.07/3,007.53 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.07x = 3,007.53 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.07x = 2,124,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,819.95/2,005.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.73

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