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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.39, 3,007.34 and 688.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.39, 3,007.34 and 688.77 is: 1,032.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.39 : 3,007.34 = 688.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.39/3,007.34 = 688.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.39x = 3,007.34 × 688.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.39x = 2,071,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071,362.13/2,005.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.90

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