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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.74, 3,008.58 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.74, 3,008.58 and 707.22 is: 1,060.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.74 : 3,008.58 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.74/3,008.58 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.74x = 3,008.58 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.74x = 2,127,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,727.95/2,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.82

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