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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.48, 2,999.72 and 904.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.48, 2,999.72 and 904.07 is: 1,355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.48 : 2,999.72 = 904.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.48/2,999.72 = 904.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.48x = 2,999.72 × 904.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.48x = 2,711,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,937.34/2,000.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.65

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