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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.98, 3,009 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.98, 3,009 and 707.52 is: 1,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.98 : 3,009 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.98/3,009 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.98x = 3,009 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.98x = 2,128,927.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,927.68/2,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.29

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