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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.78, 3,455.01 and 1,005.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.78, 3,455.01 and 1,005.73 is: 1,507.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.78 : 3,455.01 = 1,005.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.78/3,455.01 = 1,005.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.78x = 3,455.01 × 1,005.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.78x = 3,474,807.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,807.21/2,305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.00

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