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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.06, 3,002.25 and 702.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.06, 3,002.25 and 702.94 is: 1,054.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.06 : 3,002.25 = 702.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.06/3,002.25 = 702.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.06x = 3,002.25 × 702.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.06x = 2,110,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,401.62/2,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.12

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