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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.52, 3,005.70 and 834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.52, 3,005.70 and 834.20 is: 1,250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.52 : 3,005.70 = 834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.52/3,005.70 = 834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.52x = 3,005.70 × 834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.52x = 2,507,354.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,354.94/2,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.23

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