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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.13, 3,004.65 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.13, 3,004.65 and 907.20 is: 1,360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.13 : 3,004.65 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.13/3,004.65 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.13x = 3,004.65 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.13x = 2,725,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,818.48/2,003.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.78

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