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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.20, 3,004.73 and 906.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.20, 3,004.73 and 906.80 is: 1,360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.20 : 3,004.73 = 906.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.20/3,004.73 = 906.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.20x = 3,004.73 × 906.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.20x = 2,724,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,683.92/2,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.17

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