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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.60, 3,009.05 and 965.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.60, 3,009.05 and 965.47 is: 1,448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.60 : 3,009.05 = 965.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.60/3,009.05 = 965.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.60x = 3,009.05 × 965.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.60x = 2,905,127.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,127.63/2,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.51

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