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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.76, 3,003.02 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.76, 3,003.02 and 703.88 is: 1,055.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.76 : 3,003.02 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.76/3,003.02 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.76x = 3,003.02 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.76x = 2,113,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113,765.72/2,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.43

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