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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.75, 3,009.03 and 851.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.75, 3,009.03 and 851.50 is: 1,277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.75 : 3,009.03 = 851.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.75/3,009.03 = 851.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.75x = 3,009.03 × 851.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.75x = 2,562,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,189.05/2,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.42

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