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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.22, 3,006.20 and 704.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.22, 3,006.20 and 704.69 is: 1,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.22 : 3,006.20 = 704.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.22/3,006.20 = 704.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.22x = 3,006.20 × 704.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.22x = 2,118,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,439.08/2,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.52

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