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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.03, 2,999.99 and 904.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.03, 2,999.99 and 904.62 is: 1,356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.03 : 2,999.99 = 904.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.03/2,999.99 = 904.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.03x = 2,999.99 × 904.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.03x = 2,713,846.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,846.43/2,001.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.22

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