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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.93, 3,003.55 and 704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.93, 3,003.55 and 704.10 is: 1,055.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.93 : 3,003.55 = 704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.93/3,003.55 = 704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.93x = 3,003.55 × 704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.93x = 2,114,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,799.56/2,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.85

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