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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.77, 3,003.06 and 703.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.77, 3,003.06 and 703.07 is: 1,054.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.77 : 3,003.06 = 703.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.77/3,003.06 = 703.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.77x = 3,003.06 × 703.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.77x = 2,111,361.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,361.39/2,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.75

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