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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.70, 3,009.62 and 1,031.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.70, 3,009.62 and 1,031.79 is: 1,548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.70 : 3,009.62 = 1,031.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.70/3,009.62 = 1,031.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.70x = 3,009.62 × 1,031.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.70x = 3,105,295.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,295.82/2,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.24

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