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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.09, 3,006.87 and 964.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.09, 3,006.87 and 964.44 is: 1,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.09 : 3,006.87 = 964.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.09/3,006.87 = 964.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.09x = 3,006.87 × 964.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.09x = 2,899,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,945.70/2,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.29

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