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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.06, 3,003.70 and 703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.06, 3,003.70 and 703.22 is: 1,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.06 : 3,003.70 = 703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.06/3,003.70 = 703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.06x = 3,003.70 × 703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.06x = 2,112,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,261.91/2,002.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.04

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