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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.30, 3,003.49 and 1,539.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.30, 3,003.49 and 1,539.65 is: 2,306.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.30 : 3,003.49 = 1,539.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.30/3,003.49 = 1,539.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.30x = 3,003.49 × 1,539.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.30x = 4,624,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,311.59/2,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.05

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