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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.08, 3,003.18 and 685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.08, 3,003.18 and 685.80 is: 1,028.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.08 : 3,003.18 = 685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.08/3,003.18 = 685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.08x = 3,003.18 × 685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.08x = 2,059,580.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,580.84/2,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.72

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