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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.24, 3,003.34 and 703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.24, 3,003.34 and 703.68 is: 1,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.24 : 3,003.34 = 703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.24/3,003.34 = 703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.24x = 3,003.34 × 703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.24x = 2,113,390.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,390.29/2,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.51

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