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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.57, 3,008.26 and 689.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.57, 3,008.26 and 689.45 is: 1,034.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.57 : 3,008.26 = 689.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.57/3,008.26 = 689.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.57x = 3,008.26 × 689.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.57x = 2,074,041.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,041.41/2,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.14

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