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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.69, 3,003.90 and 704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.69, 3,003.90 and 704.14 is: 1,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.69 : 3,003.90 = 704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.69/3,003.90 = 704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.69x = 3,003.90 × 704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.69x = 2,115,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,166.15/2,002.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.16

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