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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.80, 3,004.02 and 1,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.80, 3,004.02 and 1,950.44 is: 2,921.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.80 : 3,004.02 = 1,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.80/3,004.02 = 1,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.80x = 3,004.02 × 1,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.80x = 5,859,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,859,145.75/2,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.11

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