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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.92, 3,008.52 and 707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.92, 3,008.52 and 707.16 is: 1,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.92 : 3,008.52 = 707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.92/3,008.52 = 707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.92x = 3,008.52 × 707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.92x = 2,127,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,505.00/2,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.61

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