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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.38, 3,002.64 and 702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.38, 3,002.64 and 702.96 is: 1,054.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.38 : 3,002.64 = 702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.38/3,002.64 = 702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.38x = 3,002.64 × 702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.38x = 2,110,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,735.81/2,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.11

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