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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.70, 3,003.08 and 1,348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.70, 3,003.08 and 1,348.62 is: 2,019.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.70 : 3,003.08 = 1,348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.70/3,003.08 = 1,348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.70x = 3,003.08 × 1,348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.70x = 4,049,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,995.74/2,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.25

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