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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.88, 3,004.15 and 703.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.88, 3,004.15 and 703.35 is: 1,055.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.88 : 3,004.15 = 703.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.88/3,004.15 = 703.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.88x = 3,004.15 × 703.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.88x = 2,112,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,968.90/2,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.49

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