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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.93, 3,009.42 and 835.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.93, 3,009.42 and 835.55 is: 1,253.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.93 : 3,009.42 = 835.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.93/3,009.42 = 835.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.93x = 3,009.42 × 835.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.93x = 2,514,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,514.77/2,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.54

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