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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.70, 3,001.06 and 903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.70, 3,001.06 and 903.78 is: 1,355.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.70 : 3,001.06 = 903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.70/3,001.06 = 903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.70x = 3,001.06 × 903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.70x = 2,712,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,295.75/2,000.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.67

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