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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.92, 3,008.88 and 1,316.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.92, 3,008.88 and 1,316.95 is: 1,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.92 : 3,008.88 = 1,316.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.92/3,008.88 = 1,316.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.92x = 3,008.88 × 1,316.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.92x = 3,962,544.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,544.52/2,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.43

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