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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.39, 3,006.19 and 908.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.39, 3,006.19 and 908.65 is: 1,362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.39 : 3,006.19 = 908.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.39/3,006.19 = 908.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.39x = 3,006.19 × 908.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.39x = 2,731,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,574.54/2,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.12

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