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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.80, 3,004.20 and 704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.80, 3,004.20 and 704.24 is: 1,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.80 : 3,004.20 = 704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.80/3,004.20 = 704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.80x = 3,004.20 × 704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.80x = 2,115,677.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,677.81/2,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.36

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