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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.76, 3,007.56 and 706.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.76, 3,007.56 and 706.26 is: 1,059.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.76 : 3,007.56 = 706.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.76/3,007.56 = 706.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.76x = 3,007.56 × 706.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.76x = 2,124,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,119.33/2,005.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.01

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