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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.28, 3,007.10 and 834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.28, 3,007.10 and 834.48 is: 1,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.28 : 3,007.10 = 834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.28/3,007.10 = 834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.28x = 3,007.10 × 834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.28x = 2,509,364.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,364.81/2,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.38

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