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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.70, 2,998.62 and 903.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.70, 2,998.62 and 903.96 is: 1,354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.70 : 2,998.62 = 903.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.70/2,998.62 = 903.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.70x = 2,998.62 × 903.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.70x = 2,710,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,632.54/2,000.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.84

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