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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.30, 3,004.95 and 2,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.30, 3,004.95 and 2,003.30 is: 3,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.30 : 3,004.95 = 2,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.30/3,004.95 = 2,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.30x = 3,004.95 × 2,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.30x = 6,019,816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,019,816.34/2,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.95

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