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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.84, 3,006.01 and 1,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.84, 3,006.01 and 1,128.76 is: 1,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.84 : 3,006.01 = 1,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.84/3,006.01 = 1,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.84x = 3,006.01 × 1,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.84x = 3,393,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,063.85/2,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.59

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