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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.08, 3,003.05 and 703.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.08, 3,003.05 and 703.52 is: 1,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.08 : 3,003.05 = 703.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.08/3,003.05 = 703.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.08x = 3,003.05 × 703.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.08x = 2,112,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,692.48/2,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.25

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