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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.50, 3,007.05 and 834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.50, 3,007.05 and 834.09 is: 1,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.50 : 3,007.05 = 834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.50/3,007.05 = 834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.50x = 3,007.05 × 834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.50x = 2,508,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,150.33/2,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.64

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