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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.28, 3,008.40 and 707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.28, 3,008.40 and 707.04 is: 1,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.28 : 3,008.40 = 707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.28/3,008.40 = 707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.28x = 3,008.40 × 707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.28x = 2,127,059.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,059.14/2,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.73

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