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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.12, 3,001.56 and 703.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.12, 3,001.56 and 703.48 is: 1,054.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.12 : 3,001.56 = 703.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.12/3,001.56 = 703.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.12x = 3,001.56 × 703.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.12x = 2,111,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,537.43/2,002.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.65

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