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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,000.72, 3,000.08 and 904.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,000.72, 3,000.08 and 904.32 is: 1,356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,000.72 : 3,000.08 = 904.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,000.72/3,000.08 = 904.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,000.72x = 3,000.08 × 904.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,000.72x = 2,713,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,032.35/2,000.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.03

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