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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.38, 3,003.57 and 703.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.38, 3,003.57 and 703.55 is: 1,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.38 : 3,003.57 = 703.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.38/3,003.57 = 703.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.38x = 3,003.57 × 703.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.38x = 2,113,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,146.66/2,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.32

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