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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.32, 3,005.79 and 704.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.32, 3,005.79 and 704.89 is: 1,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.32 : 3,005.79 = 704.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.32/3,005.79 = 704.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.32x = 3,005.79 × 704.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.32x = 2,118,751.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,751.31/2,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.62

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