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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.60, 3,008.43 and 707.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.60, 3,008.43 and 707.08 is: 1,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.60 : 3,008.43 = 707.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.60/3,008.43 = 707.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.60x = 3,008.43 × 707.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.60x = 2,127,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,200.68/2,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.63

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