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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.97, 3,005.79 and 704.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.97, 3,005.79 and 704.44 is: 1,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.97 : 3,005.79 = 704.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.97/3,005.79 = 704.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.97x = 3,005.79 × 704.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.97x = 2,117,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,398.71/2,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.13

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