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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.96, 3,003.12 and 703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.96, 3,003.12 and 703.80 is: 1,055.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.96 : 3,003.12 = 703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.96/3,003.12 = 703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.96x = 3,003.12 × 703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.96x = 2,113,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,595.86/2,001.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.76

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