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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.46, 3,005.70 and 705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.46, 3,005.70 and 705.40 is: 1,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.46 : 3,005.70 = 705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.46/3,005.70 = 705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.46x = 3,005.70 × 705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.46x = 2,120,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,220.78/2,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.22

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