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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.32, 3,004.92 and 906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.32, 3,004.92 and 906.88 is: 1,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.32 : 3,004.92 = 906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.32/3,004.92 = 906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.32x = 3,004.92 × 906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.32x = 2,725,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,101.85/2,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.29

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