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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,701.93, 2,349.06 and 1,003.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,701.93, 2,349.06 and 1,003.71 is: 1,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,701.93 : 2,349.06 = 1,003.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,701.93/2,349.06 = 1,003.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,701.93x = 2,349.06 × 1,003.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,701.93x = 2,357,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,775.01/1,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.35

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