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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.59, 3,008.88 and 689.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.59, 3,008.88 and 689.37 is: 1,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.59 : 3,008.88 = 689.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.59/3,008.88 = 689.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.59x = 3,008.88 × 689.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.59x = 2,074,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074,216.56/2,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.22

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