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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.60, 3,003.74 and 703.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.60, 3,003.74 and 703.07 is: 1,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.60 : 3,003.74 = 703.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.60/3,003.74 = 703.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.60x = 3,003.74 × 703.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.60x = 2,111,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,839.48/2,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.08

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