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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.38, 3,009.37 and 895.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.38, 3,009.37 and 895.09 is: 1,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.38 : 3,009.37 = 895.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.38/3,009.37 = 895.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.38x = 3,009.37 × 895.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.38x = 2,693,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,659.80/2,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.22

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