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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,001.97, 3,004.29 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,001.97, 3,004.29 and 703.44 is: 1,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,001.97 : 3,004.29 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,001.97/3,004.29 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,001.97x = 3,004.29 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,001.97x = 2,113,337.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,337.76/2,001.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.63

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