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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.68, 3,004.80 and 704.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.68, 3,004.80 and 704.25 is: 1,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.68 : 3,004.80 = 704.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.68/3,004.80 = 704.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.68x = 3,004.80 × 704.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.68x = 2,116,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,130.40/2,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.65

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