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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.62, 3,003.15 and 703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.62, 3,003.15 and 703.10 is: 1,054.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.62 : 3,003.15 = 703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.62/3,003.15 = 703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.62x = 3,003.15 × 703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.62x = 2,111,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,514.77/2,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.90

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