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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.28, 3,005.56 and 704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.28, 3,005.56 and 704.72 is: 1,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.28 : 3,005.56 = 704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.28/3,005.56 = 704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.28x = 3,005.56 × 704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.28x = 2,118,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,078.24/2,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.31

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