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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.10, 3,003.12 and 905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.10, 3,003.12 and 905.70 is: 1,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.10 : 3,003.12 = 905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.10/3,003.12 = 905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.10x = 3,003.12 × 905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.10x = 2,719,925.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,925.78/2,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.54

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