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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.56, 3,007.80 and 707.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.56, 3,007.80 and 707.94 is: 1,061.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.56 : 3,007.80 = 707.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.56/3,007.80 = 707.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.56x = 3,007.80 × 707.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.56x = 2,129,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129,341.93/2,005.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.72

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