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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.64, 3,008.45 and 835.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.64, 3,008.45 and 835.62 is: 1,253.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.64 : 3,008.45 = 835.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.64/3,008.45 = 835.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.64x = 3,008.45 × 835.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.64x = 2,513,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,911.80/2,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.42

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