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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.60, 3,007.62 and 689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.60, 3,007.62 and 689.10 is: 1,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.60 : 3,007.62 = 689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.60/3,007.62 = 689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.60x = 3,007.62 × 689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.60x = 2,072,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,072,550.94/2,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.38

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