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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.99, 3,008.99 and 1,386.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.99, 3,008.99 and 1,386.31 is: 2,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.99 : 3,008.99 = 1,386.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.99/3,008.99 = 1,386.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.99x = 3,008.99 × 1,386.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.99x = 4,171,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,392.93/2,005.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.47

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