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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.22, 3,003.78 and 703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.22, 3,003.78 and 703.69 is: 1,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.22 : 3,003.78 = 703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.22/3,003.78 = 703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.22x = 3,003.78 × 703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.22x = 2,113,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,725.08/2,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.69

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