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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.82, 3,003.12 and 704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.82, 3,003.12 and 704.20 is: 1,056.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.82 : 3,003.12 = 704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.82/3,003.12 = 704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.82x = 3,003.12 × 704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.82x = 2,114,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,797.10/2,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.44

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