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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.56, 3,005.27 and 704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.56, 3,005.27 and 704.13 is: 1,056.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.56 : 3,005.27 = 704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.56/3,005.27 = 704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.56x = 3,005.27 × 704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.56x = 2,116,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,097.24/2,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.70

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